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A fresh outbreak of E.coli has been reported in the United States (US). American media reported early Monday (Nov 18) that the outbreak infected dozens of people who ate bagged organic carrots. One person in California died from the infection.
In a statement published on Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said, "As of November 17, 2024, 39 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from 18 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from September 6, 2024, to October 28, 2024."
"Of 38 people with information available, 15 have been hospitalised and none developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure," the statement added.
Carrots recalled
A report by the news agency Associated Press early Monday said that California-based Grimmway farms recalled the carrots, which included whole and baby organic carrots sold in bags under multiple brand names including 365, Cal-Organic, Nature’s Promise, O-Organics, Trader Joe’s and Wegmans, among others.
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The report said that the carrots were no longer in stores. However, the CDC warned customers not to eat recalled bag carrots and to check their refrigerators or freezers and throw away any carrots that fit the description.
As per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recalled organic baby carrots have best-by dates ranging from September 11 through November 12.
In which places has the bacteria spread?
Most of the infected people in the current outbreak live in New York, Minnesota and Washington, followed by California and Oregon, although infections have been reported in states throughout the country, the CDC said.
This outbreak of E.coli came after over 100 McDonald's customers in the US were infected with the bacteria last month.
At that point in time, the CDC said that slivered onions on the Quarter Pounders (a famous burger of McDonald's ) were the likely source of E. coli. The Taylor Farms in California recalled onions potentially linked to the outbreak.
(With inputs from agencies)