CLASS I Food recall · Reported 11 Aug 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
O Organics plastic recalled by Grimmway Enterprises
Grimmway Enterprises is recalling O Organics plastic, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 19 Jul 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0812-2021
- FDA event ID
- 88330
- Recalling firm
- Grimmway Enterprises, Arvin, CA
- Brand
- O Organics
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 19 Jul 2021
- FDA classified
- 3 Aug 2021
- Reported
- 11 Aug 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Sprouts
Timeline
| 19 Jul 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Aug 2021 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
| 11 Aug 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Carrot products may be contaminated with Salmonella
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
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
Where it was distributed
Nationwide. Product also shipped to Canada but destroyed before it entered retail stores.
Stores named: Target, Whole Foods, H-E-B, Albertsons, Wegmans
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Carrot products may be contaminated with Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
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.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide. Product also shipped to Canada but destroyed before it entered retail stores.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
7 other products · FDA event 88330This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is O Organics plastic recalled by Grimmway Enterprises.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | O Organics plastic recalled by Grimmway EnterprisesO Organics | Grimmway Enterprises | Salmonella | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Grimmway Farms plastic recalled by Grimmway EnterprisesGrimmway | Grimmway Enterprises | Salmonella | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Organic Baby Peeled Carrots Steam-to-Serve recalled | Grimmway Enterprises | Salmonella | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Cal-Organic plastic recalled by Grimmway EnterprisesCal-Organic | Grimmway Enterprises | Salmonella | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Carrots Chunk Peeled 2" Grimmway Farms recalled by Grimmway Enterprises | Grimmway Enterprises | Salmonella | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Bunny Luv plastic recalled by Grimmway EnterprisesBunny Luv | Grimmway Enterprises | Salmonella | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Matchstick carrots recalled by Grimmway EnterprisesMatchstick | Grimmway Enterprises | Salmonella | Nationwide |
More recalls from Grimmway Enterprises
All 13| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Organic Baby Carrots --- Orangic Baby Peeled Carrots 13/3 recalled | Grimmway Enterprises | E. coli | 41 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Organic Baby Carrots --- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots Steam-to-Serve recalled | Grimmway Enterprises | E. coli | 41 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Organic Whole Carrots --- Organic Clip Carrots Cal-Organic Farm recalled | Grimmway Enterprises | E. coli | 41 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Organic Whole Carrots --- Organic Carrot 125/6 Cal-Organic Farms recalled | Grimmway Enterprises | E. coli | 41 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Organic Baby Carrots --- Organic Baby Carrots 25 Grimmway Farms recalled | Grimmway Enterprises | E. coli | 41 states |
Other Sprouts recalls
All 80| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Broccoli Sprouts recalled by Evergreen Fresh SproutsBroccoli Sprouts | Evergreen Fresh Sprouts | Salmonella | WA |
| Food | CLASS I | and Calco branded Alfalfa Sprouts recalled by Everything Sprouts | Everything Sprouts | Salmonella | MN, WI |
| Food | CLASS I | Robust Radish Mix recalled by Everything SproutsRobust Radish | Everything Sprouts | Salmonella | MN, WI |
| Food | CLASS I | Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix, containing Alfalfa Fenugreek recalledCrunchy | Everything Sprouts | Salmonella | MN, WI |
| Food | ANNOUNCED | Alfalfa sprouting seeds recalled by Berlin SeedsBerlin Seeds | Berlin Seeds | Salmonella | 44 states |