Early in June, Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, recalled whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The cucumbers were sold in bulk in 24- and 32-count boxes directly to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors in 14 states, but these sellers may have shipped to additional states or re-packaged them for stores.
The recall did not include English cucumbers or mini cucumbers. Recalled cucumbers should no longer be in stores.
Epidemiologic data show that cucumbers may be contaminated with Salmonella and may be making people sick. Testing identified Salmonella in a cucumber collected as part of this investigation, which resulted in a recall. Further testing showed the Salmonella from the cucumber was a different strain of Salmonella than the one making people sick. CDC is not currently investigating an outbreak of illnesses with this strain. Investigators are collecting more information to see if other cucumbers are affected.
All in all, there were 196 cases of illness (34 new), with 68 hospitalizations (14 new). There have been no deaths.
Source: cdc.gov