Health authorities issue massive recall of organic carrots after E. Coli bacteria outbreak
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E. coli bacteria: contaminated organic carrots?
The situation could concern Canadian consumers, even if no recall notice has yet been issued by Health Canada on Sunday. Grimmway Farms, producer of the recalled carrots, distributes its products under several well-known brands in Canada, including Compliments (sold at IGA and Sobeys) and President's Choice (available in Maxi, Provigo and Loblaws grocery stores).
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Organic baby carrots, also called baby carrots, carry an expiration date between September 11, 2024 and November 12, 2024. The authorities recommend checking the packaging and not consuming the affected products. Here are the brands affected:
- 365 (12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb)
- Bunny-Luv (1 lb, 2 lb, 3 lb, 5 lb)
- Cal-Organic (12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb, 2 pk/2 lb)
- Compliments (1 lb)
- Full Circle (1 lb)
- Good & Gather (12 oz, 1 lb)
- GreenWise (1 lb)
- Grimmway Farms
- Marketside (12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb)
- Nature’s Promise (1 lb)
- O Organics (12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb)
- President's Choice (1 lb, 2 lb)
- Raley’s (1 lb)
- Simple Truth (1 lb)
- Sprouts (1 lb, 2 lb)
- Trader Joe’s (1 lb)
- Wegmans (12 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb)
- Wholesome Pantry (1 lb, 2 lb)
What to do if you bought contaminated carrots?
If you have these carrots, it is crucial not to eat them. Return them to the grocery store where you purchased them for a refund or throw them away immediately. Eating products contaminated with E. coli can cause serious symptoms, ranging from abdominal cramps to kidney failure.
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