A few days after the E.coli-contaminated burgers at McDonald’s, which caused the death of an elderly person in the US, comes another news about contaminated food in the US.
This time one person died and 39 others became ill after eating carrots contaminated with E.coli sold at various stores in 18 states according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
According to a related announcement, the infections are linked to bagged whole carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms in California. Those carrots are sold, under various brand names, by Walmart ( WMT.N ), Target ( TGT.N ), Kroger ( KR.N ), Whole Foods ( AMZN.O ) and Trader Joe’s, the report said of Reuters.
Carrot cultivation practices are being reviewed
The carrots have been removed from store shelves, the CDC said, but may still be in consumers’ homes and should be thrown away. Carrots had use-by dates ranging from August 14 to October 23 and baby carrots from September 11 to November 12.
Grimmway, based in Bakersfield, Calif., said in a news release Saturday that the company is reviewing its growing, harvesting and processing practices and is working with suppliers and health authorities on the matter. According to media reports, the previously family-owned company was sold to private equity firm Teays River Investments in 2020.
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Interview: Contaminated Carrots and E.coli Outbreak
Section 1: Discussing the Outbreak and its Impact
Guest 1: Hello and welcome everyone. Today we have with us Dr. Ryan Johnson, a leading expert on foodborne illnesses from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Mr. David Smith, a spokesperson for Grimmway Farms, the company linked to the contaminated carrot outbreak. The recent news about contaminated carrots and E.coli has caused quite a stir, with one death reported and dozens of people falling ill. Can you both shed some light on the situation for our audience?
Dr. Johnson: Absolutely. The contaminated carrot outbreak has been a serious concern for us at the CDC. We urge anyone who suspects they have consumed contaminated carrots to seek medical attention immediately. We are working with state health departments and Grimmway Farms to identify the source of contamination and prevent further spread. It’s important for people to understand that even though the carrots have been removed from store shelves, some may still be in their homes and should be thrown away to avoid any potential harm.
Mr. Smith: We share the CDC’s concerns about the outbreak and wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family who lost a loved one. Grimmway Farms has been in operation for over 40 years, and we take food safety very seriously. We are actively cooperating with the CDC and other health authorities to investigate the matter and identify the source of contamination.
Section 2: Investigating the Source of Contamination
Guest 1: Moving on to the investigation aspect, Dr. Johnson, what are some of the initial findings about the source of contamination?
Dr. Johnson: We are still in the early stages of our investigation, but we believe that the contamination occurred during the production or packaging process of the carrots. However, we need to determine the exact point of contamination to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Mr. Smith: At Grimmway Farms, we have strict quality control measures in place, and our growing, harvesting, and processing practices are rigor
