Organic carrots have been recalled due to potential E. Coli contamination

MAINE PUBLIC • November 18, 2024

Organic carrots sold at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Shaw's, Target, and Walmart have been recalled by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention due to potential E. coli contamination. One death and 15 hospitalizations across 18 states have been linked to the whole and baby carrots produced by California-based Grimmway Farms. The Centers for Disease Control said th actual number of infected individuals is likely much higher than reported. No cases have been reported in Maine.