E. Coli Cases Linked to Recalled Carrots

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Onions

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to recalled carrots. As of July 25, 2023, there have been 10 confirmed cases of E. coli infections in six states: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The recalled carrots were sold at ALDI, Fred Meyer, Kroger, Safeway, Sprouts, Target, Trader Joe's, Walmart, and WinCo Foods stores in the following states: * California * Colorado * Idaho * Montana * Oregon * Washington The carrots were sold in 1-pound and 2-pound bags with the following UPC codes: * 077890507114 * 077890507121 The CDC is advising consumers not to eat any recalled carrots. If you have any recalled carrots, you should throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them. You should also wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling any recalled carrots. Symptoms of E. coli infection can include: * Diarrhea * Abdominal cramps * Fever * Nausea * Vomiting In severe cases, E. coli infection can lead to kidney failure, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and death. If you think you may have an E. coli infection, you should see your doctor immediately. The CDC is working with state and local health officials to investigate the outbreak and identify the source of the contamination.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Onions

The CDC is also investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to recalled onions. As of July 25, 2023, there have been 57 confirmed cases of Salmonella infections in 10 states: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The recalled onions were sold at Walmart stores in the following states: * California * Connecticut * Georgia * Illinois * Maryland * Massachusetts * New Jersey * New York * Pennsylvania * Virginia The onions were sold in 3-pound mesh bags with the following UPC code: * 0737719362409 The CDC is advising consumers not to eat any recalled onions. If you have any recalled onions, you should throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them. You should also wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling any recalled onions. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include: * Diarrhea * Abdominal cramps * Fever * Nausea * Vomiting * Headache * Fatigue In severe cases, Salmonella infection can lead to hospitalization and death. If you think you may have a Salmonella infection, you should see your doctor immediately. The CDC is working with state and local health officials to investigate the outbreak and identify the source of the contamination.