Cucumbers are being recalled, MCPH announces
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – Check your refrigerator because your cucumbers might be contaminated with Salmonella.
The Mesa County Public Health announced Friday a recall from Bedner Growers regarding the vegetable. The products were distributed between April 29 and May 19 by Fresh Start Produce Sales to retailers, distribution centers, wholesalers and food service distributors.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said 26 illnesses have been linked to the recalled cucumbers across several states including Colorado.
According to MCPH, a description of the recalled products include:
Cucumbers that might have been sold individually or in smaller packages.
The products might not have any labeling with a brand name or best-by date.
For distributors, restaurants and retailers who purchased these cucumbers, the products were labeled as either 'supers,' 'selects' or 'plains.'
Additional recalls are being conducted by companies that used or repackaged the cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers.
Public health suggested residents should see if they have the recalled products and throw them away. If anyone has eaten the recalled cucumbers, reach out to a doctor. For more information, contact Bedner Growers at 866-222-9180.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Symptoms typically start six hours to six days after infection and could last four to seven days.
MCPH said most people recover without treatment, but salmonella can lead to serious and occasionally deadly infections for young children, elderly people and those with weakened immune systems.
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