As the FDA concludes its investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms, 23ABC has learned a woman in Georgia has filed a lawsuit in Kern County against the Ag company.
- In a release on Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration announced it has concluded its investigation into an E. Coli outbreak linked to recalled Grimmway Farms organic carrots . In that same release, the Centers for Disease Control said that the outbreak is also over with reports of 48 illnesses resulting in 20 hospitalizations and one death across 19 states.
- Ron Simon and Associates and Gomez Trial Attorneys have filed a lawsuit on behalf of Melinda Pratt, a woman in Georgia, who alleges she was hospitalized as a result of eating the recalled carrots and is still dealing with the repercussions of the illness.
- The lawsuit claims Grimmway Farms sold unsafe and defective carrots and failed to ensure food safety regarding the recalled carrots. It is seeking damages associated with past and future issues from the incident.
- A spokesperson from Grimmway Farms says they do not comment on pending litigation, but said, “We are taking this matter seriously and conducting a thorough review of our operations consistent with our ongoing commitment to providing customers with safe, high-quality produce.”