Cucumbers have been recalled in the US and Canada because of salmonella contamination. The whole, fresh cucumbers produced by SunFed were taken off store shelves after the risk of contamination was identified. As of Friday, 68 infections across 19 states have been linked to the ongoing outbreak. No deaths have been reported. The produce was sold between October 12 and November 26 and was shipped to food sellers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and 24 others states.
Salmonella is a potentially dangerous bacteria which can cause severe illness in vulnerable groups such as young kids, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. In the summer of 2024, salmonella-tainted cucumbers from Florida-based farms caused 449 illnesses across 31 states and DC.
