The elderly and children are especially vulnerable to E. coli infections, which can lead to kidney failure and death.
The recall of a carrot-infused version of a Middle Eastern street food has prompted the Food and Drug Administration to issue an urgent warning to 18 states.A recall notice from Fabalish, based in Carlstadt, New Jersey, was shared on the FDA's website on Wednesday. The company warns consumers that it has recalled its Kickin' Carrot Falafel Bites over concerns that the chickpea fritters may be contaminated with E. coli, a dangerous bacterium that causes sometimes fatal infections.
coli infections are unpleasant but not deadly, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Symptoms often include severe stomach cramping, vomiting and diarrhea that is sometimes bloody. Mild fevers can also develop, usually under 101 degrees Fahrenheit.However, some infections can be life-threatening. While most people recover within seven days, between 5 and 10 percent of those infected with E. coli develop a dangerous complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome .
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