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Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Georgia-grown cucumbers declared safe amid national recall
The Brief Georgia-grown cucumbers are not affected by the recent Salmonella-related recall involving Florida-based Bedner Growers Inc., state agriculture officials confirmed. Some retailers mistakenly canceled orders of safe Georgia-grown cucumbers; the Georgia Department of Agriculture is inspecting stores to ensure recalled Florida products are removed. Consumers are urged to check for PennRose Farms cucumbers with UPC code 841214101714 and discard recalled products; Georgia-grown produce remains safe and in season. ATLANTA - Georgia agriculture officials are reassuring consumers that cucumbers grown and sold in Georgia are safe to eat, following a nationwide recall involving Florida-grown cucumbers potentially contaminated with Salmonella. What we know Last week, Florida-based Bedner Growers Inc. voluntarily recalled cucumbers distributed from April 29 to May 19 after a Salmonella outbreak sickened at least 26 people in 15 states, including Georgia. Some of the recalled produce was repackaged into 5-pound mesh bags by PennRose Farms, LLC and distributed to Restaurant Depot centers in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, and Ohio. RELATED: Cucumbers recalled after Salmonella sickens 26 in several states; 9 hospitalized The Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed that while some Georgia retailers may have received affected products from the Florida supplier, no Georgia Grown cucumbers or producers are impacted by the recall. What they're saying "In light of the Bedner Growers Inc. cucumber recall in Florida, I want to reassure consumers and retailers alike that no Georgia Grown cucumbers or Georgia producers have been impacted," said Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper. "As Georgians head to the stores ahead of the holiday weekend, you can and should have 100% confidence that Georgia Grown cucumbers are safe and wholesome." Despite this, the Georgia Department of Agriculture has received reports of retailers canceling orders of Georgia-grown cucumbers out of confusion or caution. Inspectors from the department's Food Safety Division are currently visiting stores to ensure any recalled Florida-grown products are removed from shelves. What you can do Consumers are urged to check packaging if they recently purchased cucumbers. The recalled PennRose Farms cucumbers were packaged between May 2 and May 5 with the UPC code 841214101714 and lot numbers 48-122 to 48-125. Any consumers in possession of the affected cucumbers are advised not to eat them and to discard the produce immediately. For more information about the recall, consumers may contact PennRose Farms at 800-804-7254 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST. Georgia agriculture leaders encourage residents to continue supporting local farmers during the peak of the spring harvest and to look for the Georgia Grown label when shopping.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Popular Grocery Store Issues Multi-State Recall Over 'Serious' Health Risk
Big Y is warning consumers across multiple states of a potentially "serious" health risk if they consume certain fresh foods obtained in the grocery chain's Made-to-Order areas. Made-To-Order Small Subs, Large Subs, 30' Super Subs, Wraps and Paninis purchased throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts (visit the FDA's website for the complete list of affected stores) on May 20 and May 21 may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can pose an especially "serious" and potentially fatal risk to the elderly, children, and immunocompromised individuals. Otherwise healthy individuals may experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain if infected, with the risk for more severe illness if the bacteria enters the blood stream, which could lead to arterial infections, endocarditis or arthritis, according to the recall. The recall was linked to the ongoing Bedner Growers Inc. Cucumber Outbreak, with the sliced cucumbers available at the impacted locations at risk of contamination. However, even if you purchased a Made-to-Order product without cucumbers in it during the affected time period, there is a risk of cross-contamination. Prepackaged products for customer self-service were not impacted. Upon learning of the link, Big Y immediately "ceased operation in all stores listed above, discarded product within the sub, wrap, and panini service line, then thoroughly cleaned and sanitized the service line." No related illnesses have been reported so far, but folks who purchased Made-To-Order subs, wraps or paninis "are urged" to return them to your point of purchase or show your receipt at the place of purchase for a full Grocery Store Issues Multi-State Recall Over 'Serious' Health Risk first appeared on Parade on May 23, 2025
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cucumbers Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 20
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall on Monday for cucumbers grown by Florida-based company Bedner Growers Inc. after an outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo, a bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract, sickened more than 2 dozen people across multiple states. According to the news release from the FDA, recalled cucumbers were distributed to retailers and distribution centers between April 29 and May 19. As of Tuesday, 26 people across 15 states have become ill from the outbreak, 9 of whom required hospitalization, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of those interviewed by the FDA, 11 said they ate cucumbers prior to becoming sick. FDA investigators collected an environmental sample from Bedner Growers back in April, which tested positive for salmonella and matched samples from people who had recently fallen ill, the report states. The follow-up inspection was in response to a 2024 salmonella outbreak also linked to cucumbers grown at Bedner Growers Inc. Additional recalls are being conducted by companies that used or repackaged recalled cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc, including the following: Harris TeeterExternal Link Disclaimer – fresh cucumbers and vegetable trays Kroger - Yummi Sushi-branded products PennRose Farms, LLC - 5-pound mesh bags of whole cucumbers Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC - Marinated Cucumber salads Some potentially contaminated cucumbers were available at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market in three different Florida locations including Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and West Palm Beach, according to the FDA. As of May 20, the outbreak linked to the recalled cucumbers has sickened more than 2 dozen people in the following 15 states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The status of the investigation is ongoing at this time. Click here for updates from the FDA as new information is released. Cucumbers Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 20 first appeared on Men's Journal on May 23, 2025
