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Baby Carrots Recalled Food Poisoning Possible From 'Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots'

By Daniel J. DeNoon

WebMD Medical News

Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

 

Aug. 23, 2007 -- Bags of baby carrots sold by King Sooper, Ralphs, Publix,

and Trader Joe's have been recalled because of possible Shigella contamination.

The recalled products are:

 

7-ounce and 8-ounce bags of baby carrots labeled " Los Angeles Salad Genuine

Sweet Baby Carrots " with a sell-by date of Aug. 16, 2007, or earlier.

7-ounce bags of baby carrots labeled " Trader Joe's Genuine Sweet Baby

Carrots " with a sell-by date of Aug. 8, 2007, or earlier.

The carrots were sold in several states:

 

In Colorado by Kroger Co. King Sooper

In California by Kroger Co. Ralphs

In Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, and Florida by Publix

In Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington by Trader

Joe's

Shigella are bacteria that cause diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever,

nausea, and vomiting. Illness usually lasts from four days to two weeks. The

infection may be severe in very young people, very old people, or people with

compromised immune systems.

Infection can be passed from person to person.

There have been four cases of food poisoning associated with the carrots, all

in Canada. All four patients recovered.

The voluntary recall is a precautionary measure undertaken by the Los Angeles

Salad Co., of City of Industry, Calif.

Consumers who have purchased the products may return them to the place of

purchase for a full refund. Those with questions may contact Los Angeles Salads

at (626) 322-9017.

SOURCES: FDA news release, Aug. 23, 2007.

 

 

 

 

 

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