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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0360-2025·Announced 2025-01-08

Organic Carrots Recalled Due to Potential E. coli O121:H19 Contamination

Grimmway Enterprises is recalling organic whole and juice carrots sold under multiple brands due to potential contamination with E. coli O121:H19. The recall affects carrots distributed across the U.S., territories, and certain foreign countries.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification requires a minimum severity of Severe (4) per rubric rule, despite no reported illnesses to date. E. coli O121:H19 is a high-risk pathogenic bacterium.

Plain-English summary

Grimmway Enterprises, Inc., dba Grimmway Farms, is recalling organic whole carrots and organic juice carrots distributed under multiple brands, including 365, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments, Full Circle, Good & Gather, GreenWise, Marketside, Nature's Promise, O Organics, President's Choice, Simple Truth, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, and Wholesome Pantry. The recalled products span a range of package sizes and formats.

The recall was issued due to potential contamination with E. coli O121:H19. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

The affected products were distributed to distribution centers in all U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and internationally to Canada, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and Colombia. Approximately 119,026 cases have been recalled.

Consumers who have purchased any of these products should not consume them. The FDA recommends disposing of the affected carrots or returning them to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
--- Organic Whole Carrots --- Organic Carrot 125/6 Cal-Organic Farms; Organic Carrot 150/5 Bunny Luv; Organic Carrots 10/5 Lb O-Organic; Organic Carrots 10/5 Simple Truth; Organic Carrots 10/5# 365 Organic; Organic Carrots 10/5# 365 Organic RPC; Organic Carrots 10/5# Bunny Luv;
Manufacturer
Grimmway Enterprises, Inc. dba Grimmway Farms
Category
Food — Fresh Vegetables
Hazard
  • e-coli-o121

Distribution

Distributed in 40 states:

  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI

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