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

Brands of the recalled carrots include Bunny Luv, Cal Organic, Trader Joe's, 365 Whole Foods, Wegmans and more. The recall was initiated by Grimmway Farms. So far, there have been 39 illnesses, 15 hospitalizations and one death associated with the outbreak. Cases have been reported in 18 states.

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.