E.coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts: important information.

Many people in California and Washington got sick from bad walnuts. The walnuts were sold at health food stores like Whole Foods.

The bad walnuts made people very sick, and some had to go to the hospital. Two people got a serious illness from the bad walnuts.

The company that sold the walnuts, Gibson Farms, took them back from stores. The walnuts had certain dates on the package, so people could check if they had them.

The bad walnuts had germs that can make people sick with stomach pain and diarrhea. Most people feel better after a week, but it's important to see a doctor if you feel sick.

If you bought walnuts from a store, check if they are part of the recall and don't eat them. Wash anything that touched the walnuts with hot soapy water.