Sam Rothberg packs carrots in this Dec. 16, 2014 file photo. (Lisa Rathke / AP)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded its recall of carrots due to potential E. coli O121 contamination. The updated recall, announced Friday, includes 365 Whole Foods Market brand carrots sold in British Columbia and Ontario.
The affected products are:
- Organic carrots, 454 g: Sold between Aug. 14 and Oct. 23 (UPC: 0 99482 46571 1)
- Organic carrots, 907 g: Sold between Aug. 14 and Oct. 23 (UPC: 0 99482 46572 8)
- Organic carrots, 2.3 kg: Sold between Aug. 14 and Oct. 23 (UPC: 0 99482 40581 6)
- Organic baby carrots, 454 g: Best-before dates from Sept. 11 to Nov. 2 (UPC: 0 99482 40583 0)
- Organic baby carrots, 907 g: Best-before dates from Sept. 11 to Nov. 2 (UPC: 0 99482 46565 0)
- Organic petite carrots, 340 g: Best-before dates from Sept. 11 to Nov. 2 (UPC: 0 99482 46567 4)
Consumers are urged not to consume or distribute these products. They should either dispose of them or return them to the store where they were purchased. If anyone has experienced illness after consuming these products, they are advised to seek medical attention immediately.
Pictured here is packaging for carrots included in the recall (Image credit: CFIA)
The CFIA warned that E. coli contamination may not be visible or detectable by smell, but it can lead to serious health issues such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and blood in the stool. In severe cases, it may result in kidney damage, seizures, strokes, or even death.
As of now, there have been no reported illnesses in Canada linked to the recalled carrots. This expanded recall follows an earlier notice issued on November 18 for other carrot brands.
