Protecting Consumers from Salmonella in Cucumbers

Recall Details

The "whole fresh American cucumbers" sold by SunFed Produce between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26 are now being recalled. These cucumbers were packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the 'SunFed' label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker providing the implicated grower's name, 'Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.' SunFed President Craig Slate took immediate action upon learning of the issue, working closely with authorities and the implicated ranch to determine the possible cause. The company requires all growers to strictly comply with FDA food safety requirements.

The cucumbers were shipped to various locations including Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin in the US, as well as Alberta, British Columbia, Calgary, Saskatchewan, and Ontario in Canada.

Health Risks and Precautions

Salmonella bacteria typically reside in the intestines of humans and animals. People can get sick by consuming contaminated food or water. Symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain usually start 6 hours to 6 days after infection and last 4 to 7 days. The FDA urges people who purchased the cucumbers to throw them out immediately and clean and sanitize surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled product to reduce cross-contamination.

If people believe they ate the cucumbers and feel sick, they are advised to contact their healthcare providers right away and also call SunFed's "recall hotline" at (888) 542-5849.

Related Recalls

The Nov. 27 cucumber recall comes alongside an egg recall at Costco for possible salmonella contamination. It also follows a carrot recall for potential E. coli contamination involving retailers like Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, and others. This raises questions about the current prevalence of food recalls and the need for increased food safety measures.

Experts are sharing tips to help consumers stay safe during these times of frequent food recalls. It is crucial for both consumers and producers to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our food supply.