E. coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Walnuts

Outbreak investigation summary

This outbreak is over. Learn what you can do to protect yourself from getting sick from E.coli. Almost all sick people purchased organic walnuts from bulk bins in food co-ops or natural food stores in California and Washington.

Gibson Farms, Inc. organic walnut halves and pieces

• Sold in bulk bins
• Expiration dates between May 21, 2025, and June 7, 2025
• Distributed to natural food and co-op stores in AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, KS, LA, MT, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY
• Lot codes 3325-043 and 3341-501

What you should do

Follow these four steps to prevent getting sick from E. coli.

• Clean: Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces often. Rinse fruits and vegetables under running water before eating, cutting, or peeling.
• Separate: Keep food that won’t be cooked separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
• Cook: Use a food thermometer to make sure you have cooked your food to a temperature high enough to kill germs.
• Chill: Refrigerate perishable food (food that goes bad) within 2 hours. If the outside temperature is hotter than 90°F, refrigerate within 1 hour. Thaw food in the refrigerator, not on the counter.

See also

• FDA: Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Bulk Organic Walnuts