An E. coli outbreak linked to bagged organic carrots has prompted an expanded recall as the number of cases grows. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 39 people across 18 states have been sickened.

A recent E. coli outbreak linked to organic, bagged carrots that has sickened nearly 40 people across 18 states. Here's the latest.

The recall of organic carrots sold as the store-brand at Whole Foods, Target and more, exposes a centralized food system prone to disease outbreak.

The Giant Company, parent company of Martin's Foods, is recalling Nature’s Promise Organic baby and whole carrots following notification from its supplier due to potential presence of E. coli. The recall includes the following products: Nature’s Promise organic baby carrots,