National Carrot Recall and E. Coli Outbreak Is Traced Back to California Company

What Happened?

A national carrot recall and E. coli outbreak has been traced back to a California company, Wawona Packaging Company.

The recall affects all carrots that were packed by Wawona Packaging Company since May 2023, regardless of the brand name or packaging.

The E. coli outbreak has sickened at least 50 people in 12 states.

Symptoms of E. coli infection can include:

In severe cases, E. coli infection can lead to kidney failure, hospitalization, and even death.

If you have carrots that were packed by Wawona Packaging Company, you should throw them away immediately.

Even if you have not eaten any of the carrots, you should still throw them away to prevent the spread of E. coli.

If you have any questions about the recall, you can call the Wawona Packaging Company customer service line at 1-888-469-2966.

To stay safe from E. coli, you should always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before eating or handling food.

You should also cook meat and poultry to the proper temperature to kill any bacteria that may be present.

And finally, you should avoid eating raw produce that has not been washed thoroughly.