Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots, CDC says

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of E. coli linked to organic carrots.

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One person has died, and dozens have gotten sick in 18 states.

Florida is not among them.

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The carrots come from Grimmway Farms in California.

They were sold at stores like Trader Joe’s and Wegmans.

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If you have organic baby or whole carrots with past “Use By” dates, check your fridge and throw them out to be safe.

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