On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration said some organic carrots and vegetable medleys sold by 4Earth Farms of Commerce, CA. were recalled due to potential E. coli contamination.

The FDA expanded the recall on November 21 after 39 cases of illness, resulting in 15 hospitalizations and one death, have been reported across 18 states. The recall now includes bags of organic whole carrots under the labels: Related: Recall Alert: More Than 70,000 Pounds of Meat and Poultry Products Linked to Listeria Outbreak

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

E. coli bacteria can cause severe illnesses that may sometimes be life-threatening. Symptoms usually appear within three to four days after ingesting contaminated food and may include: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,