Carrot Crisis in Minnesota: What You Need to Know

Organic carrots have been recalled in Minnesota due to an E. coli outbreak. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) wants you to check your fridge and freezer. Five Minnesotans got sick after eating these carrots. The brands included are Good and Gather, Bunny Luv, and Cal-Organic. They were sold at stores like Costco, Target, and HyVee. This outbreak is part of a bigger problem affecting 18 states. E. coli can make you pretty sick, with symptoms like stomach cramps, diarrhea, and sometimes even bloody stools. The good news is that there've been no deaths reported in Minnesota. The MDH is still investigating this mystery and wants to make sure the public knows what to do.On the heels of this carrot recall, another E. coli issue made headlines. This time, it involved burgers from Twin Cities restaurants like Red Cow and Hen House Eatery. Ten cases were linked to ground beef served there. The MDH wants you to be careful and order your burgers well done if you're eating out. E. coli outbreaks are more common than you might think. In fact, the MDH considers 2024 to be a pretty typical year so far. They deal with many outbreaks and usually manage to stop them quickly. When they go public, it’s to help you stay safe.