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Canada echoes U.S. warning over carrots in deadly E. coli outbreak – National

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The ********* Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled E. coli-tainted carrots following a U.S. health warning about the contaminated produce linked to one ****** and dozens of illnesses.

On Monday afternoon,

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several carrot products due to potential contamination with E. coli 0121 bacteria. The move came after a report from Global News earlier that day that noted that a recall issued by the U.S. Centers for ******** Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and ***** Administration (FDA) included brands sold in Canada.

The affected brands in Canada include Bunny-Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments Organic and PC Organics.

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“This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products in Canada,” the CFIA said in the statement.

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The CFIA stated that it is conducting a food safety investigation, which could result in additional product recalls. The agency is also ensuring that recalled products are being removed from the marketplace.

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Food contaminated with E. coli 0121 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you *****, the CFIA warned.

Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to ******* diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage.

In severe cases of illness, people may ****.

The U.S. Centers for ******** Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and ***** Administration (FDA) had issued a

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The contaminated organic carrots, distributed to retail centres in both Canada and the ******* States, have been linked to one ****** and at least 39 cases of E. coli infections in the U.S.

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The recall impacts:

• Organic whole carrots, which do not have a best-if-used-by date printed on the bag, but were available for purchase at retail stores from Aug. 14 through Oct. 23, 2024.
• Organic baby carrots with best-if-used-by dates ranging from Sept. 11 through Nov. 12, 2024.

The carrots were distributed by Grimmway Farms, based in California, which said in a Saturday press release that the company is reviewing its growing, harvesting and processing practices and that it is working with suppliers and health authorities on the matter.

The CDC recommends washing and sanitizing items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled bagged organic carrots.

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