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Miami Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Walmart Food Recall Update as FDA Issues Most Severe Risk Level
Walmart is pulling a popular produce item from store shelves in a dozen Texas locations after federal authorities flagged a potential health hazard. The company issued a voluntary recall of its Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices over concerns the product may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can lead to serious illness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall as a Class I, the agency's most urgent warning level, signaling the potential for significant public health consequences. Newsweek has contacted Walmart outside of normal working hours via email for comment. The FDA's Class I recall designation is reserved for situations where use of a product could lead to serious adverse health consequences or death. Salmonella infections are particularly dangerous for young children, elderly adults, and people with weakened immune systems, although even healthy individuals can experience severe gastrointestinal illness. If consumed, the cucumber slices could trigger symptoms including fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Severe cases may require hospitalization. The recall, initiated by Walmart on May 20, 2025, was classified by the FDA on June 3. The affected product, the fresh cut cucumber, was packaged in a clear circular plastic container with a clear lid and white adhesive label, with the code 00262969000006 and dated up to May 24, 2025. There are 522 units of the product being recalled. The product was distributed at the following 12 Walmart retail locations in Texas: EnnisPalestineLongviewBenbrook/Fort WorthWichita FallsFrisco (Stonebrook)Longview (Southeast)SaginawRockwallLindaleIrvingParis There had been no reports of illnesses in connection with the product as of May 22, when Walmart announced the recall. Symptoms of salmonellosis usually start six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days, the FDA reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidance on salmonella said: "In some people, the illness may be so severe that the patient is hospitalized. Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and then to other parts of the body." The FDAwrote on its website: "Most people infected with Salmonella will begin to develop symptoms 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness, salmonellosis, usually lasts four to seven days and most people recover without treatment. "Most people with salmonellosis develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. More severe cases of salmonellosis may include a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine or stool, and in some cases may become fatal. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that approximately 450 persons in the United States die each year from acute salmonellosis. "Due to the range in severity of illness, people should consult their health care provider if they suspect that they have developed symptoms that resemble a Salmonella infection." The recall remains active. Customers who purchased this item at these locations are advised not to consume it and to return it for a full refund. Anyone who has consumed the product and begins to experience symptoms associated with Salmonella is encouraged to seek immediate medical attention and to report their case to the FDA's MedWatch system. Related Articles Walmart Workers Share Photos of Price IncreasesTarget Facing 'Permanent Boycott': What to KnowList of Stores Being Boycotted in JuneCrowd's Response to Howard Lutnick's Price Rise Question Goes Viral 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Walmart Food Recall Update as FDA Issues Most Severe Risk Level
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Walmart is pulling a popular produce item from store shelves in a dozen Texas locations after federal authorities flagged a potential health hazard. The company issued a voluntary recall of its Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices over concerns the product may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can lead to serious illness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall as a Class I, the agency's most urgent warning level, signaling the potential for significant public health consequences. Newsweek has contacted Walmart outside of normal working hours via email for comment. Why It Matters The FDA's Class I recall designation is reserved for situations where use of a product could lead to serious adverse health consequences or death. Salmonella infections are particularly dangerous for young children, elderly adults, and people with weakened immune systems, although even healthy individuals can experience severe gastrointestinal illness. If consumed, the cucumber slices could trigger symptoms including fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Severe cases may require hospitalization. File photo: cucumber being sliced. File photo: cucumber being sliced. David Ebener/AP What to Know The recall, initiated by Walmart on May 20, 2025, was classified by the FDA on June 3. The affected product, the fresh cut cucumber, was packaged in a clear circular plastic container with a clear lid and white adhesive label, with the code 00262969000006 and dated up to May 24, 2025. There are 522 units of the product being recalled. The product was distributed at the following 12 Walmart retail locations in Texas: Ennis Palestine Longview Benbrook/Fort Worth Wichita Falls Frisco (Stonebrook) Longview (Southeast) Saginaw Rockwall Lindale Irving Paris There had been no reports of illnesses in connection with the product as of May 22, when Walmart announced the recall. Symptoms of salmonellosis usually start six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days, the FDA reported. What People Are Saying The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidance on salmonella said: "In some people, the illness may be so severe that the patient is hospitalized. Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and then to other parts of the body." The FDA wrote on its website: "Most people infected with Salmonella will begin to develop symptoms 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness, salmonellosis, usually lasts four to seven days and most people recover without treatment. "Most people with salmonellosis develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. More severe cases of salmonellosis may include a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine or stool, and in some cases may become fatal. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that approximately 450 persons in the United States die each year from acute salmonellosis. "Due to the range in severity of illness, people should consult their health care provider if they suspect that they have developed symptoms that resemble a Salmonella infection." What's Next The recall remains active. Customers who purchased this item at these locations are advised not to consume it and to return it for a full refund. Anyone who has consumed the product and begins to experience symptoms associated with Salmonella is encouraged to seek immediate medical attention and to report their case to the FDA's MedWatch system.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cucumber And Tomato Recalls Expand In U.S. Amid Salmonella Outbreaks
A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has prompted expanded recalls across multiple U.S. grocery chains, while a separate tomato recall has been classified as high-risk. Cucumber Outbreak Sickens 26 Across 15 States Cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers in Boynton Beach, Florida, and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales were tied to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 26 people and hospitalized nine in 15 states, including Alabama, California, and New York. The FDA first announced a voluntary recall on May 19 for cucumbers sold at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market from April 29 to May 14. Environmental samples from Bedner Growers tested positive for salmonella, and the FDA said that they matched clinical samples from ill individuals. The outbreak has led to recalls of cucumber-containing products sold at retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Harris Teeter. Albertsons Companies recalled three Greek salad products sold at ACME, Safeway, Shaw's, and other stores in 11 states and Washington, D.C., after Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser's Fine Foods, identified contaminated cucumbers in their deli items. The recalled salads, sold from May 20-24, include SALAD GREEK AUTHENTIC FS (UPC: 2930700000-00901), READYMEALS SALAD GREEK SS (UPC: 29248300000), and SALAD GREEK FS (UPC: 29232900000). Other recalls include PennRose Farms' repackaged cucumbers distributed to Restaurant Depot, Ukrop's Homestyle Foods' marinated cucumber salads sold at Food Lion and Kroger, and Walmart's Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices in Texas. Publix recalled loose cucumbers and various salads, while JFE Franchising and Supreme Service Solutions recalled sushi and veggie trays sold at Kroger and Weis Markets. The Coastal Companies also recalled 17 salsa and salad products under brands like East Coast Fresh and Wellsley Farms. The FDA advises consumers to discard cucumbers of unknown origin, and return recalled products for refunds. 'Following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled three store-made deli items…due to possible Salmonella contamination,' the FDA said. Consumers with concerns should contact Albertsons at 1-877-723-3929. Tomato Recall Classified as High-Risk Separately, Williams Farms Repack LLC initiated a Class I recall on April 29 for fresh tomatoes potentially contaminated with salmonella, the FDA's highest risk level, indicating possible serious or fatal health outcomes. The recall, triggered after Southeast Tomato Distributors notified Williams Farms of contamination from H&C Farms, affects tomatoes shipped from April 23-28 to Georgia and the Carolinas. No illnesses have been reported. The recalled tomatoes include 5×6 25lb, 6×6 25lb, Combo 25lb, and other formats, with lot numbers R4467 and R4470. 'Generally speaking, picking and packaging produce at the farm and the facility can result in food contamination,' said Jeongmin Song, a microbiology professor at Cornell University, Newsweek reported. 'Even if there was Salmonella on the tomatoes, most contaminated bacteria can be eliminated by washing them before consumption.' Consumers should discard affected tomatoes or return them for refunds and can contact Jason Breland at 843-866-7707 for questions. Salmonella symptoms, including nausea, fever, and diarrhea, typically appear within six to 72 hours and can be severe in young children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems, the FDA warned. 'In some people, the illness may be so severe that the patient is hospitalized. Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and then to other parts of the body,' the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated on its website.
The Hill
27-05-2025
- Health
- The Hill
Salmonella outbreak: Cucumber products sold at Walmart, Kroger stores recalled
(NEXSTAR) — Amid a multistate salmonella outbreak connected to cucumbers, several items sold at Walmart and Kroger stores have been recalled. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration warned last week that cucumbers grown by Florida-based Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales had been linked to more than two dozen illnesses across 15 states. At least nine people had been hospitalized. The grower was tied to another outbreak last year. More than 550 illnesses related to tainted cucumbers were reported in that investigation. Last week, Bedner Growers recalled cucumbers sold directly to consumers at three of its Florida locations between April 29 and May 14 and to wholesale distributors. Related recalls have been issued in response, impacting products sold at Walmart, Kroger, Roundy's, and Weis Market stores in several states. Walmart is recalling Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices sold in select Texas stores between May 13 and 20. The recalled cucumbers, sold in 1.5-pound packages, have UPC codes of 62969 and date codes up to May 24, 2025, according to the FDA recall notice. The notice included the following photo of the fresh-cut cucumbers: No illnesses have been reported in connection with these particular cucumbers, according to the FDA. If you have any recalled cucumber slices, the FDA advises against eating them. Instead, throw them out and clean and sanitize any surfaces they may have come in contact with. If you feel unwell after consuming these cucumbers, you should contact your healthcare provider. If you aren't sure whether you purchased these recalled cucumbers from a Texas Walmart, you can visit the retailer's website or call their care team at 1-800-925- 6278 for more information. A limited number of fresh-cut cucumber items and sushi products containing cucumbers have also been recalled in connection with the salmonella outbreak. JFE Franchising says the impacted items, sold under the SNOWFRUIT or SNOWFOX label, were distributed to Kroger, Roundy's (Pick 'n Save and Metro Market), and Weis Market stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. According to the FDA notice, recalled items vary by retailer. The below list of products, their descriptions, and item codes was provided by the FDA: Specific items were also listed for Weis Market, a 3-ounce cucumber salad with code 63912389205, and five items at Roundy's stores: Sushi containing cucumber was sold at various prices, weights, and UPCs, with one-day shelf lives have already expired. If you have recently purchased any of these items, you are asked not to consume them. Instead, the FDA notice says you should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of them. Questions can be directed to hello@ or hello@ No illnesses have been reported in connection with these products. It's caused by the salmonella bacteria, which the CDC estimates cause 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 in the U.S. yearly. Salmonella infections are commonly associated with diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, according to the CDC. Symptoms can begin between six hours and six days after you've ingested the bacteria. Most people are able to recover without receiving treatment within four to seven days. Illnesses may be more severe for young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Some may require medical treatment or hospitalization, the CDC explains. Infections can only be diagnosed with a laboratory test of a person's stool, body tissue, or fluids. The CDC reports that 26 people have tested positive for salmonella across 15 states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Nine of those cases have required hospitalization. Patients range in age from 2 to 69 years old. Several people who fell ill ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida, according to the CDC. Retailers should notify consumers who may have bought the tainted produce. If consumers don't know the source of cucumbers, they should throw them away, officials said. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
