E. Coli Outbreak Triggers Nationwide Carrot Recall

An E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots from Grimmway Farms has resulted in one death and at least 38 illnesses across 18 states, with the CDC warning that the actual number of cases may be higher. The outbreak involves organic whole and baby carrots sold at major retailers like Trader Joe's and Walmart. Grimmway Farms has initiated a recall, urging consumers to discard affected products and sanitize surfaces. The FDA noted the contamination involves a Shiga toxin-producing strain of E. coli, though no cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome have been reported.