365 Whole Foods Market organic carrots and six other carrot products are being recalled from BC and Ontario due to potential contamination with E. coli O121. The recall is classified as Class 1, indicating a high risk of serious health issues or death if consumed.
Six different types of carrot products, including "baby" and "petite" varieties, are being recalled from the 365 brand.The recalled products were either sold between August 14 and October 23 or have best-before dates from September 11 to November 2, 2024.The CFIA notes that California-based Grimmway Farms is the recalling firm for all of the affected products.
The recall has been classified as Class 1, which means "there is a high risk that consuming the food may lead to serious health problems or death," according to the agency.CFIA advises Canadians to contact their healthcare provider if they believe they have become sick from consuming the affected products.
If you purchased the carrots, you should throw them out or return them to the location where you bought them. "Food contaminated with E. coli O121 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea," stated the agency.
"In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die."of at least 39 E. coli-related illnesses linked to the carrots and 15 hospitalizations. At least one death has also been reported.
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