Carrot recall at Trader Joe's, Wegmans and more linked to E. coli outbreak (2025)

An E. coli outbreak in organic carrots has led to a recall of over a dozen brands of baby and whole bagged carrots sold at a variety of nationwide retailers, including Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Publix, Target and more, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. E. coli is a bacteria that can cause serious illness when consumed by certain populations.

Brands of the recalled carrots include Bunny Luv, Trader Joe's, Wegmans and more.

The recall was initiated by Grimmway Farms. So far, there have been 39 illnesses, 15 hospitalizations and one death associated with the outbreak. Cases have been reported in 18 states.

Grimmway Farms issued a press release about the recall. President and CEO Jeff Huckaby said that the company is reviewing its “growing, harvest and processing practices. ... Our food safety team is working with our suppliers and health authorities."

The recalled whole and baby carrots should no longer be available for purchase in stores, but consumers may have them in their fridges or freezers, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Discard any carrots involved in the recall and disinfect any surfaces they've touched, the FDA advised.

Here's what else to know about the carrot recall.

Carrots recall 2024

The FDA announced over the weekend that two types of bagged, organic carrots produced by Grimmway Farms and sold under a variety of brand names were being recalled.

The following day, the CDC announced that the carrots may be linked to an ongoing 18-state outbreak of E. coli, a potentially deadly type of bacteria.

Both agencies are urging consumers to check for the recalled carrots in their homes and to dispose of and not to eat them if they find any. The products are unlikely to still be available for purchase in stores.

At least one person, who was over 65 and had medical conditions, has died as a result of the outbreak, according to Los Angeles County officials. Fifteen have been hospitalized, along with 39 confirmed illnesses, but the real number is likely higher, per the CDC.

Some (but not all) stores that have sold the recalled carrots include:

  • Trader Joe's
  • Wegmans
  • Target
  • Publix
  • 365 Whole Foods Market
  • Kroger
  • Albertsons

What brands of carrots are being recalled?

The bagged carrots being recalled were produced by Grimmway Farms and sold under the following brand names in the follow sizes:

Bagged, whole organic carrots: brands and sizes

These carrots did not have best-by dates on their packaging. They were sold between Aug. 14 and Oct. 23, 2024.

  • 365; 1lb, 2lb, 5lb
  • Bunny Luv; 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, 10lb, 25lb
  • Cal-Organic; 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, 6lb, 10lb, 25lb
  • Compliments; 2lb
  • Full Circle; 1lb, 2lb, 5lb
  • Good & Gather; 2lb
  • GreenWise; 1lb, 25lbs
  • Marketside; 2lb
  • Nature’s Promise; 1lb, 5lb
  • O-Organics; 1lb, 2lb, 5lb, 10lb
  • President’s Choice; 2lb
  • Simple Truth; 1lb, 2lb, 5lb
  • Trader Joe’s; 1lb
  • Wegmans; 1lb, 2lb, 5lb
  • Wholesome Pantry; 1lb, 2lb, 5lb

Bagged, organic baby carrots: brands and sizes

  • 365; 12oz, 1lb, 2lb; best-by dates from Sept. 11, 2024, through Nov. 2, 2024.
  • Bunny Luv; 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, 5lb; best-by dates from Sept. 11, 2024, through Nov. 12, 2024.
  • Cal-Organic; 12oz, 1lb, 2lb, 2pk/2lbs; best-by dates from Sept. 11, 2024, through Nov. 2, 2024.
  • Compliments; 1lb; best-by dates from Sept. 14, 2024, through Oct. 24, 2024.
  • Full Circle; 1lb; best-by dates from Sept. 14, 2024, through Oct. 24, 2024.
  • Good & Gather; 12oz, 1lb; best-by dates from Sept. 14, 2024, through Nov. 2, 2024.
  • GreenWise; 1lb; best-by dates from Sept. 11, 2024, through Oct. 26, 2024.
  • Grimmway Farms; 25 lb bag; best-by dates from Sept. 11, 2024, through Oct. 3, 2024.
  • Marketside; 12oz, 1lb, 2lb; best-by dates from Sept. 11, 2024, through Nov. 2, 2024.
  • Nature’s Promise; 1lb; best-by dates from Sept. 13, 2024, through, Oct. 25, 2024.
  • O-Organics; 12oz, 1lb, 2lb; best-by dates from Sept. 11, 2024, through Nov. 2, 2024.
  • President’s Choice; 1lb, 2lb; best-by dates from Sept. 11, 2024, through Nov. 2, 2024.
  • Raley’s; 1lb; best-by dates from Sept. 14, 2024, through Oct. 23, 2024.
  • Simple Truth; 1lb, 2lb; best-by dates from Sept. 14, 2024 through Nov. 2, 2024.
  • Sprouts; 1lb, 2lb; best-by dates from Sept. 13, 2024, through Nov. 4, 2024.
  • Trader Joe’s; 1lb; best-by dates from Sept. 13, 2024, through Nov. 4, 2024.
  • Wegmans; 12oz, 1lb, 2lb; best-by dates from Sept. 14, 2024 through Nov. 2, 2024.
  • Wholesome Pantry; 1lb, 2lb; best-by dates through Sept. 16, 2024, through Nov. 7, 2024.

Carrot recall: Which states are affected?

The FDA did not specify which states the carrots were sold in. However, the CDC has kept track of which states have reported cases of E. coli linked to consuming the recalled carrots.

These states are:

  • Wyoming
  • Washington
  • Virginia
  • Texas
  • South Carolina
  • Pennsylvania
  • Oregon
  • Ohio
  • North Carolina
  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Missouri
  • Minnesota
  • Michigan
  • Massachusetts
  • Colorado
  • California
  • Arkansas

The states that have reported the most cases are Washington state, Minnesota and New York.

Symptoms of E. coli

Symptoms of infection with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting, according to the CDC. Shiga toxin-producingE. coli can also also lead to developing a serious kidney condition.

Symptoms typically appear about three to four days after consuming the infected food, according to the CDC. Those who are experiencing symptoms of an E.coli infection should seek medical attention.

How to kill E. coli in carrots

Cooking all parts of a food to a temperature of about 160 degrees Fahrenheit usually kills any E. coli bacteria that may be present, according to the World Health Organization. This applies to both meat, like ground beef, and vegetables, like greens and carrots.

Washing produce does not get rid of E. coli bacteria.

How does E. coli get into carrots?

E. coli can get into produce in a variety of ways. Cattle is believed to be the biggest reservoir of E. coli bacteria, so contamination can occur if infected cattle feces gets into water or soil used to grow crops, or if there is cross-contamination during food cultivation or packaging, according to the World Health Organization.

The Grimmway Farms recall follows a wave of recent recalls and food-borne illness outbreaks around the country. Data from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration shows the number of recalls in the U.S. has been steadily increasing over the last few years, TODAY.com previously reported.

Ariana Brockington

Ariana Brockington is a trending news reporter at TODAY digital. She is based in Los Angeles.

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