At EatingWellwe tend to cover the most significant recall events to keep our readers informed on the latest news. This week, more recalls were announced on popular produce items, baked goods and more. Here’s everything you need to know about these recalls, plus more information on foodborne illnesses and what to do if you’re affected.
Organic Carrots
There’s a global recall on carrots distributed by Grimmway Farms due to an E. coli outbreak that has caused nearly 40 illnesses, including one death. The recall includes organic whole carrots as well as organic baby carrots sold at Costco, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Wegmans, Whole Foods and more across the U.S. The recall is also impacting Canada, Colombia, Hong Kong, Puerto Rico and the United Arab Emirates.
E. coli bacteria can cause a severe infection, including symptoms like stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and fever. If you have any of the recalled carrots on hand, dispose of them immediately or return to your place of purchase for a refund.
Ground Beef
There’s also a separate E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef patties, resulting in 15 illnesses in the midwest. While the recalled meat was not available for purchase in retail, they were distributed to restaurants nationwide.
While the list of restaurants that are impacted by this recall is not available, if you had a takeout or dine-in burger recently and are showing signs of sickness, talk to your healthcare provider as soon as possible. E. coli infection can be especially serious for those age 65 or older, immunocompromised individuals, young children and for those who are pregnant.
Pistachios
In Canada, pistachios are being recalled due to the risk of Salmonellaaccording to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The pistachios affected are Nut Works branded Raw Whole Pistachios sold across Ontario in 150-gram plastic containers. They have a printed UPC of 803871 603801 and one of the following best-by dates, all including the year 2025: April 24, May 3, May 29, June 14, June 26, August 7, August 30, September 3 and October 15.
Common symptoms of Salmonella infection diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, headaches, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. These signs may start showing from 6 hours to 6 days after infection, and they usually last from 4 to 7 days.
If you think your household could be infected with foodborne illness, be sure to clean all surfaces, wash your hands regularly and dispose of any food in contact with impacted products. Bacteria like Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and E. coli can easily spread to other people, food and surfaces, no matter the temperature—so that means wipe down your refrigerator, too.
Walmart Bakery Items
Over 40,000 Great Value bakery items sold at Walmart stores nationwide were recalled. This is due to plastic being found in the baked goods. The following products are affected:
- Great Value Cheese Danish sold in 16.5-ounce containers with a printed UPC of 078742201177.
- Great Value Cinnamon Rolls sold in 16.5-ounce containers with a printed UPC of 078742201160.
Both of these products display a printed lot number L092525200 269X. While the recalled pastries were sold at the start of the month, they may still be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Check immediately and return any recalled product ASAP as they may cause injury or illness.
Costco Butter Croissants
On a similar note, Costco also recalled a popular bakery item in select warehouses: Butter Croissants. The affected croissants have sell-by dates ranging from September 8, 2024, through November 10, 2024. While their sell-by dates are in the past, these baked goods may still be stored in consumers’ homes.
This recall was announced following a recall on the salt used to make the croissants. The salt may potentially contain metal pieces, contaminating the Costco pastries. For questions about this recall, call 1-800-955-2292 Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. PST.
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