39 people sick, 15 hospitalized & 1 dead across 18 states to date. This update includes additional product sizes. 20+ brands affected to date including 365, Kroger, LIDL, O Organic, Trader Joe's, Wegmans & others. Products were distributed & sold nationwide in US, PR and Canada. Carrots on store shelves right now are likely not affected. If you have any recalled carrots in your home, throw them out or return them to the store.
Who's At Risk?
Children under 5 years old, older adults and persons with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms
Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting. Some infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea and lead to life-threatening conditions, such as a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), or the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and neurologic problems.
