Are Your Carrots Contaminated?

The CDC has issued a recall for organic baby and whole carrots potentially contaminated with E. coli.

At least one person has died, and 38 others have fallen ill after consuming the carrots, which have sell-by dates ranging from September through November 12.

The carrots were sold by California-based Grimmway Farms, one of the largest carrot suppliers in the U.S.

The outbreak has affected 18 states, with the highest number of illnesses reported in Washington, Minnesota, and New York.

E. coli poses the greatest risk to young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.

Symptoms of infection, which may include diarrhea, pneumonia, or sepsis, typically appear three to four days after eating the contaminated carrots but can develop anywhere from 24 hours to 10 days.

The carrots were sold at major retailers, including Trader Joe's, Wegman's, Target, Walmart, Kroger, and Publix. A complete list of stores can be found here.