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Grimmway Farms recalls Organic Baby Rainbow Carrots Brand name: O Organics and 7 more: salmonella risk

August 11, 2021 · Grimmway Farms Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallCarrot products may be contaminated with Salmonella

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Grimmway Farms
Location
Arvin, CA
Reported by FDA
August 11, 2021
Recall started
July 19, 2021
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Fresh produce
Reason type
SalmonellaOther contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Organic Baby Rainbow Carrots Brand name: O Organics 12 oz. (340 g) plastic bag UPC: 0 7989398162 8 12 oz. bag - Wegmans. Did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 12 oz. bag - GreenWise. Dis not reach retail, Destroyed at DC's
    Quantity: 62.582 cases, 1,709,767 lbs (total)
    Codes: Best if Used by: AUG 13 21, AUG 14 21 All of the products in this table have a 9-character lot code beginning with 195, 196 or 197 and ending in BF or SP printed on the bag. For example, 1952023BF.
  • Shredded Carrots Brand name: Grimmway Farms 10 oz. (284g) plastic bag UPC: 0 7878350610 1 10 oz. plastic bags - Kroger - did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 10 oz. plastic bags - LIDL - Did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 5 lb. bags - Food Service - Brand Names - Grimmway Farms, Markon, Cross Valley Also sold to bulk customers: 500 lb. bags
    Quantity: 62.582 cases, 1,709,767 lbs (total)
    Codes: Best if Used by: AUG 09 21, All of the products in this table have a 9-character lot code beginning with 195, 196 or 197 and ending in BF or SP printed on the bag. For example, 1952023BF.
  • Organic Baby Peeled Carrots 12/12oz Steam-to-Serve
    Quantity: 62.582 cases, 1,709,767 lbs (total)
    Codes: Best if Used by: AUG 13 21, AUG 14 21 All of the products in this table have a 9-character lot code beginning with 195, 196 or 197 and ending in BF or SP printed on the bag. For example, 1952023BF.
  • Organic Petite Carrots Brand name: Cal-Organic, 12 oz. (340g) plastic bag UPC: 0 7878390810 3 Organic Premium Petite Carrots; Brand name: Bunny Luv 3 lb. (1.36kg) bag; UPC: 0 7878351301 7 12 oz. plastic Bag -whole Foods 365 brand 12 oz. plastic bag - Whole Foods 365 brand - did not reach retail, destroyed at DC.
    Quantity: 62.582 cases, 1,709,767 lbs (total)
    Codes: Both brands with Best if Used by: AUG 15 21; All of the products in this table have a 9-character lot code beginning with 195, 196 or 197 and ending in BF or SP printed on the bag. For example, 1952023BF.
  • Organic Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots Brand name: O Organics 1 lb. (454 g) plastic bag UPC: 0 7989340850 7 12 oz. packages - O Organics. Did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 12 oz. packages - Bunny Luv - Did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 12 oz. packages - HEB - Did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 12 oz. and 1 lb. packages - Market Basket. Did not reach retail. Destroyed at DC's 12 oz. and 1 lb. packages - Greenwise. Did not reach retail, Destroyed at DC's 1 lb. packages- Purely Made - Did not reach retail, destroyed at DC's 2 lb. packages - Sprouts - Did not reach retail, destroyed at DC's 12 oz. packages - Good and Gather - Did not reach retail, Destroyed at DC's 12 oz. Whole Pantry - Did not reach retail, Destroyed at DC's 24 oz. packages - Wholesome Pantry. Did not reach retail, Destroyed by DC's 12 oz., 1 lb. packages - Wegmans. Did not reach retail, Destroyed by DC's 12 oz. - 365 (Whole Foods). Did not reach retail, Destroyed at DC's Also sold in bulk
    Quantity: 62.582 cases, 1,709,767 lbs (total)
    Codes: Best if Used by: AUG 15 21, All of the products in this table have a 9-character lot code beginning with 195, 196 or 197 and ending in BF or SP printed on the bag. For example, 1952023BF.
  • Carrots Chunk Peeled 2" Grimmway Farms Sold in bulk - 50 lb., 25 lbs.
    Quantity: 62.582 cases, 1,709,767 lbs (total)
    Codes: Best if Used by: AUG 13 21, AUG 14 21 All of the products in this table have a 9-character lot code beginning with 195, 196 or 197 and ending in BF or SP printed on the bag. For example, 1952023BF.
  • Organic Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots Brand name: Bunny Luv 1 lb.(454 g) plastic bag UPC: 0 3338390205 0;
    Quantity: 62.582 cases, 1,709,767 lbs (total)
    Codes: Bunny Luv: 1 lb. bag - Best if Used by: AUG 17 21, AUG 20 21: All of the products in this table have a 9-character lot code beginning with 195, 196 or 197 and ending in BF or SP printed on the bag. For example, 1952023BF.
  • Matchstick carrots; 5 lb. bags, Brand Names: Cross Valley, Sysco, Grimmway Farms Also sold to bulk customers. 17/40 Grimmway Farms brand
    Quantity: 62.582 cases, 1,709,767 lbs (total)
    Codes: Best if Used by: AUG 13 21, AUG 14 21 All of the products in this table have a 9-character lot code beginning with 195, 196 or 197 and ending in BF or SP printed on the bag. For example, 1952023BF.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide. Product also shipped to Canada but destroyed before it entered retail stores.

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Grimmway Farms recalled 8 products, including Organic Baby Rainbow Carrots Brand name: O Organics 12 oz. (340 g) plastic bag UPC: 0 7989398162 8 12 oz. bag - Wegmans. Did not reach….

Why was it recalled?

Carrot products may be contaminated with Salmonella

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Nationwide. Product also shipped to Canada but destroyed before it entered retail stores.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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