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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cucumbers grown in Florida linked to outbreak of salmonella. What you should know
Cucumbers grown in Florida have been linked to an outbreak of salmonella. TGD Cuts, LLC of Jessup, Maryland, recalled salsa and cucumber products because they were made with cucumbers that are possibly contaminated with salmonella. The recalled items contained cucumbers from Boynton Beach, Florida-based Bedner Growers Inc. Here's what you need to know about the latest recall. TGD Cuts, LLC of Jessup, Maryland, recalled some tub and tray products because they contained cucumbers from Bedner Growers Inc. of Florida. The cucumbers have been linked to a salmonella outbreak. TGD Cuts distributed the affected products, which included salsas, sliced cucumbers and cucumber spears, to retail and foodservice locations in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Bedner Growers Inc. of Boynton Beach, voluntarily recalled cucumbers sold at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a release May 19. ➤ Florida cucumber recall triggers dozens of salad, sushi recalls from Walmart, Publix, more The cucumbers were sold at three Bedner's Farm Fresh Market locations in Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and West Palm Beach between April 29, 2025, and May 14, 2025, according to a release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. As of May 23, there have been 26 reported salmonella cases, the CDC said, in 15 states, including Florida. "Several people ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida," the CDC said. In June 2024, Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. recalled cucumbers from Bedner and from Thomas Produce Co. of Boca Raton that were linked to a salmonella outbreak that sickened 551 people in 34 states and the District of Columbia, including 60 people in Florida. Tomatoes distributed in three southern states — none in Florida — became the subject of a possibly deadly recall, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Williams Farms Repack LLC, based in Lodge, South Carolina, said the affected tomatoes were packaged and sold to wholesalers and distributors between April 23-28 under the name H&C Farms Label. On June 6, the CDC and FDA linked brown eggs sold in nine states — including at some Walmart stores — to an ongoing salmonella outbreak in which 79 people have been sickened and at least 21 hospitalized. "Salmonella are bacteria that make people sick," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Contaminated food is the source for most of these illnesses. Children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe illness. Pregnant women are also at higher risk of developing an infection from it and should seek medical attention if symptoms arise. Salmonella bacteria cause "about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States every year," the CDC said. Freezing and drying do not kill salmonella, the FDA said. Cooking will kill bacteria, including salmonella, but you'll need to use a food thermometer to make sure the temperature gets between 145 and 165 degrees, depending on what you're cooking. Be careful of all surfaces and your hands to prevent cross-contamination. ➤ Safe food temperature chart Salmonella can make people ill with diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, which can last from four days up to a week. Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after infection, the CDC said. Most cases of salmonella infections pass, but some people may need to be hospitalized. Symptoms include: Feeling dizzy when standing up Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving Bloody diarrhea So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down Signs of dehydration, such as: Not urinating much Dry mouth and throat Contributing: C.A. Bridges, USA Today Network- Florida This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Food recalls: Cucumbers grown in Florida, salsa, tomatoes, eggs
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FDA Classified Major Tomato Recall Now Classified as Deadly
Last month, Ray & Mascari Inc., an Indiana-based company, issued a recall on its 4-count packs of Vine-Ripe Tomatoes due to potential salmonella contamination. But the FDA has now elevated that recall, warning that the tomatoes could cause "serious adverse health consequences or death." While it is unlikely that the affected tomatoes will still be sitting on your countertops, the agency urges consumers to double-check their freezers for any tomatoes that may be stored there. Gordon Food Service Stores initially sold the recalled tomatoes in numerous states, including New York, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Mississippi. The affected products were packaged in clamshell containers with the UPC #7 96553 20062 1 and a master case label with Lot # RM250424 15250B or Lot # RM250427 15250B The update to a Class I, the most severe type of FDA recall, affects packages sold in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina under the name H&C Farms Label. These tomatoes came in various sizes, from 3-packs to 25-pound bags, and were sold between April 23 and April 28. Salmonella is a potentially deadly infection that can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, and in rare cases, endocarditis, arthritis, and arterial infections. According to the CDC, roughly 420 people die from acute salmonellosis each year in the United States. The organization urges anyone with symptoms resembling Salmonella to consult their healthcare provider. If you discover you have any of the affected tomatoes still in your possession, you should discard the product and avoid consuming it, per the recall. You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Ground beef flagged for possible E.Coli contamination
A major health alert has been issued for ground beef products due to possible E. coli contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert Wednesday about the one-pound vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher ground beef over contamination concerns. However, a recall on the beef products was not issued because they are no longer available for purchase, according to the health alert. The affected beef had a 'Use or Freeze by' date of either June 19, 2025, or June 20, 2025, on the packaging and the establishment number, EST. 4027. The item was shipped to distributor locations in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, and Maryland, and Whole Foods Market retail stores nationwide. An alert on the beef was issued after NPC Processing Inc., which owns Organic Rancher, told FSIS the shipped beef tested positive for a strain of E. coli known to cause severe illness in humans. At the time of writing, there have not been any reports of illness. Still, the FSIS is concerned that the product is in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. So, shoppers are being urged to either throw away the beef or return it to the place of purchase. According to the alert from the FSIS, 'E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps two to eight days after exposure to the organism.' The condition can occur among people of any age, but it is most common in older adults and children under five years old. Early symptoms can include easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. The health alert for the ground beef comes days after a popular sparkling water was voluntarily recalled over contamination fears. Coca-Cola sent a letter to Costco members Monday announcing that they were voluntarily recalling Topo Chico Mineral Water due to the possible presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria that occurs naturally in water sources, including mineral water. According to the letter, the health risks of consuming mineral water with Pseudomonas are 'very low' in healthy individuals and will only cause 'minor health consequences' in people with 'weakened immune systems.' The recall specifically applies to bottles that were sold at select Costco warehouses in Texas and Louisiana from May 20 to May 29, 2025. Last week, an ongoing tomato recall was elevated by the FDA after it found that a possible salmonella risk could lead to death. The recall of H&C Farms Label tomatoes was announced in May, after Williams Farms Repack LLC distributed the potentially salmonella-contaminated tomatoes to wholesalers in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. The FDA recently upgraded the recall to a Class I, described as 'a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.'
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular sparkling water brand sold at Costco recalled due to possible contamination
A popular brand of sparkling water has issued a recall over possible contamination fears. On Monday, Coca-Cola sent a letter to Costco members announcing that they were voluntarily recalling Topo Chico Mineral Water due to the possible presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacteria that occurs naturally in water sources, including mineral water. According to the letter sent to customers, the health risks of consuming mineral water with Pseudomonas are 'very low' in healthy individuals and will only cause 'minor health consequences' in people with 'weakened immune systems.' 'The safety and quality of the products we offer our consumers is our top priority,' the letter read. The recall specifically applies to bottles that were sold at select Costco warehouses in Texas and Louisiana from May 20 to May 29, 2025. The water bottles were sold in 18-packs and have the lot number 13A2541 printed on both the case's packaging and the neck of the individual bottles. Customers who have purchased the affected water bottles are urged to return them to their local Costco in exchange for a full refund. Any questions regarding the recall can be directed to Coca-Cola using the phone number 1-800-GET-COKE. The news of the recall comes a few days after an ongoing tomato recall had been elevated by the FDA after it found the contamination could lead to death. The initial voluntary recall of H&C Farms Label tomatoes was announced at the beginning of May when Williams Farms Repack LLC distributed the potentially contaminated tomatoes to wholesalers in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. Sold in different-sized packages, ranging from three-packs to 25-pound bags, the tomatoes were distributed between April 23 and 28, according to the FDA's notice. No illnesses were reported at the time. The New York Times reported that the FDA upgraded the recall last week to a Class I, described as 'a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.' At this time, the FDA doesn't expect that customers will come into contact with fresh tomatoes from the contaminated batch. However, customers may have frozen the tomatoes for future consumption. Salmonella bacteria can survive for weeks in a wet environment like a freezer. Customers are urged to throw away any affected tomatoes immediately. The source of the contamination is not known.
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Tomato recall hits US: FDA warns products sold in these 3 states may be deadly
Two kinds of tomatoes have been taken off the shelves in 14 states in the US because officials fear they might have salmonella, according to the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially issued a recall on 2 May, but the situation has since escalated. On 28 May, the agency officially classified it as a Class I recall. FDA says the affected tomatoes were sold in just three states: Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. That's where the potentially contaminated produce was distributed between 23 April and 28 April under the H&C Farms Label, according to the FDA. ALSO READ| Tomatoes recalled across 14 US states due to possible salmonella contamination The tomatoes were packaged and shipped by Williams Farms Repack LLC, a company based in Lodge, South Carolina. While there have been no reported illnesses or deaths as of now, federal officials are urging caution. 'Freezing and drying may prevent the growth of bacteria, but do not kill salmonella,' the FDA explained. 'The bacteria can live for several weeks in dry environments and for several months in wet environments.' 5x6; R4467 6x6; R4467 and R4470 Combo, 25 pound; R4467 4x4, 2-layer; R4467 4x5, 2-layer; R4467 60-count, 2-layer; R4467 60-count, 18 pounds loose; R4467, R4470 XL, 18 pounds loose; R4467 3 count trays; R4467 'The FDA is urging anyone who bought the recalled tomatoes not to eat them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, or they can just discard the affected item,' the FDA said. ALSO READ| Who is David Richardson? FEMA head under fire for saying he 'didn't know US had a hurricane season' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says it's a harmful organism that can trigger diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, usually within 12 to 72 hours of consumption. While most people recover without medical help, 'salmonella can cause serious and fatal infections in children, the elderly, and other people with weakened immune systems.' Pregnant women are also at risk. 'Consumers who ate the affected tomatoes and have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms,' the FDA added.
