Grimmway Farms has recalled some of its organic whole and baby carrots, affecting 19 brands across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on Saturday because the carrots may have been contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19.
E. coli O121:H19 is a bacterium that can cause serious, and in some cases fatal, infections in young children, elderly people and those with a weakened immune system.
“Some infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea conditions, such as a hemolytic uremic syndrome, or the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease and neurologic problems,” the firm said in its announcement through the Food and Drug Administration.
Symptoms to look out for include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting.
The affected carrots should not be available in grocery stores, but some people may still have them in their kitchens, Grimmway Farms warned.