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

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.

Earth Farms is recalling various packages of mixed vegetables and whole carrots that are at risk of E. coli contamination. The products include Grimmway Farms carrots.

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,

Colorado Springs businesses urged community members to buy local as the holiday shopping season kicks off.