The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Sunday (November 17) that one person died and at least 39 others became ill after eating contaminated carrots. “E. Coli” is sold in retail stores in 18 states across America.
A statement from the CDC said the E. coli outbreak was linked to bagged carrots and baby carrots made by Grimmway Farms in California. And many retailers sell them under different brands such as Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, etc.
The CDC emphasizes that it is likely that many carrots have been removed from the shelves. But it can stay in users’ homes. and he asked the people to throw him away.
The US Food and Drug Administration Grimmway Farms announced on Saturday that it had issued a recall order for the batch of carrots. which is also sent to Canada and Puerto Rico.
The whole carrots are recalled in batches labeled as: “Should be consumed first” from August 14 to October 23 for baby carrots, from September 11 to November 12.
Grimmway based in Bakersfield California They issued a circular on Saturday (16) that the company is currently reviewing the process of growing, harvesting and processing products. and has worked closely with providers and public health agencies to resolve problems that have arisen
Source: Reuters
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2024-11-18 07:00:00
What are the key steps being taken by Grimmway Farms to address the E.coli outbreak linked to their bagged carrots?
[Interviewer] Good morning everyone and welcome to our special segment today discussing the recent E.coli outbreak linked to bagged carrots. I am joined by Dr. James Johnson, an infectious disease specialist at Johns Hopkins University, and Ms. Jane Doe, a spokesperson for Grimmway Farms, the company at the center of the recall. Good morning to both of you.
[Interviewer] Dr. Johnson, can you start by giving us an overview of the situation? How many people have been affected by this E.coli outbreak, and what are the symptoms of E.coli infection?
[Dr. Johnson] Absolutely. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that one person has unfortunately died, and at least 39 others have become ill after consuming contaminated carrots produced by Grimmway Farms. The symptoms of E.coli infection typically include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. Some people may also experience fever and bloody stools. The incubation period for these symptoms can range from 3 to 10 days, so it’s important for anyone who thinks they may have consumed contaminated carrots to look out for these signs and seek medical attention if necessary.
[Interviewer] Ms. Doe, as the spokesperson for Grimmway Farms, can you provide some insight into the scope of the recall? What specific batches and stores are affected, and what steps is Grimmway taking to ensure that consumers are protected?
[Ms. Doe] Certainly. Grimmway Farms has issued a voluntary recall of select lots of its packaged carrots and carrot products that were distributed to retailers across 18 states in the US, as well as in Canada and Puerto Rico. The recall includes carrots with use-by dates between August 14 and October 23 for baby carrots and between September 11 and November 12 for the whole carrots. We are asking all consumers who have purchased these products to discard them immediately. We deeply regret any illnesses that may have resulted from consuming our products and are committed to working with the CD
