Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Sparks Cucumber Recall
- In May 2025, U.S. health authorities identified a salmonella outbreak connected to cucumbers cultivated by Bedner Growers in Florida and sold through Fresh Start Produce Sales.
- The outbreak follows a 2024 incident where untreated canal water used on Bedner farms caused over 550 illnesses across 34 states and Washington, D.C.
- At least 26 people in 15 states became ill between April 2 and April 28, with nine hospitalized and no deaths reported; organic cucumbers are not affected.
- Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps, with young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals at higher risk of severe infection.
- Officials urge retailers to notify consumers and advise throwing away cucumbers if their source is unknown while investigating the product's distribution footprints.
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Second salmonella outbreak linked to one farm’s cucumbers, distributed coast to coast
U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak of salmonella illnesses tied to a Florida grower whose tainted cucumbers were linked to more than 550 illnesses last year.
Four Ohioans sick among 26 in salmonella outbreak linked to produce
A salmonella outbreak in cucumbers has made 26 people across 15 states sick, including four in Ohio. The CDC has issued a food safety alert, and the Florida grower has recalled the contaminated cucumbers.
The FDA Is Recalling Cucumbers Linked to a Salmonella Outbreak That Has Sickened 26 People Across 15 States
Many of the cucumbers are still within shelf life and may be in your kitchen.Food & Wine / Getty ImagesKey PointsThe FDA has issued a recall for cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales due to potential Salmonella contamination.At least 26 people across 15 states have fallen ill, including 9 hospitalizations; some cases involve cruise ship passengers.The cucumbers may be hard to identify, as they were sold i…
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