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NBC News
3 days ago
- Health
- NBC News
Salmonella outbreak in cucumbers expands to 18 states, 45 sickened
A salmonella outbreak traced to a Florida-based cucumber producer has expanded to include 45 people reporting illness in 18 states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday. Target stores joined a growing list of retailers that sold recalled cucumbers or ready-to-eat products featuring the fruit, and it's warning that purchasers should throw them away. The retailer issued a list of recalled products, including a Greek-style chicken salad from Boar's Head and several types of sushi restaurant staples, such as maki rolls with tempura and California rolls, all sold under the Mai brand. Last week, grocery store chain Walmart was added to the list of retailers urging customers to put the possibly tainted products in the trash, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; its Marketside cucumber slices are a part of the recall. Patients connected to the outbreak have turned up in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, the FDA said on Friday. Of 45 people who have reported illness connected to the outbreak, 16 have been hospitalized, the agency said. No deaths have been reported. While investigators' focus has been on the strain salmonella montevideo, multiple other strains were detected in samples taken from a Pennsylvania distribution center belonging to Florida-based Bedner Growers, believed to be a source, the FDA said in its Friday statement. The FDA said that those different strains so far appear to be unrelated to the spring outbreak, but that it is investigating further alongside scientists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "CDC is working to determine if additional human illnesses match these additional strains," the FDA said. "Further analysis of the sample is pending." All the illnesses so far have been connected to cucumbers produced by Bedner and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, the agency said. The cucumbers and products that contained them were sold from April 29 to May 19, the FDA said. The first retailers noted for selling the potentially tainted cucumbers were three Bedner's Farm Fresh Market locations in Florida, but the list of public-facing sellers has continued to increase. Other distributors as well as eateries were told they may have also purchased the possibly tainted cucumbers, labeled for wholesale as 'supers,' 'selects,' or 'plains," the FDA said. FDA inspectors unearthed tainted cucumbers during an inspection last month of Bedner Growers' facilities, it said. The review was a follow-up to a Salmonella Africana outbreak linked to the producer last year, according to the agency. Bedner's did not immediately respond to a request for comment late Friday. A spokesperson for Fresh Start Produce Sales said last week that the company "is committed to protecting public health and helping Bedner Growers with its recall." Salmonella is a bacterium that can thrive amid animals and their fecal matter and contaminate nearby produce, which can reach the dinner table if unwashed, according to the FDA and CDC. Older people, children under 5, and those with compromised immune systems are particularly susceptible to the salmonella's worst symptoms and even death. Patients sickened by it can develop stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea and the urge to vomit anywhere from six hours to six days after infection, the CDC says. Salmonella is 'a leading cause of foodborne illness, hospitalizations, and deaths in the United States and worldwide," the CDC states.
Newsweek
26-05-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Albertsons Recall in 11 States and DC as Salmonella Warning Issued
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. Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled three store-made deli items across 11 states and Washington D.C. due to potential Salmonella contamination linked to an ongoing outbreak that has sickened nearly 30 people. Newsweek reached out to Albertsons via email comment, and Fresh Creative Foods by phone on Monday but was unable to leave a voicemail. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens. Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or food allergies every year. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts. The FDA warns that salmonella can sometimes cause fatal infections in the elderly, young children, or people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of salmonella include nausea, fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. STOCK IMAGE: The Albertsons logo is displayed at an Albertsons supermarket on August 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. STOCK IMAGE: The Albertsons logo is displayed at an Albertsons supermarket on August 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, To Know The recall was initiated following action by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., after discovering the products contained cucumber ingredients from Bedner Growers, Inc. of Boynton Beach, Florida. The FDA has confirmed that 26 people have been reported sick and 9 people have been hospitalized in relation to the contaminated cucumbers. The current outbreak stems from cucumbers sold at Bedner's Farm Fresh Markets in Florida from April 29 to May 14, 2025. FDA investigators collected environmental samples from Bedner Growers that tested positive for Salmonella and matched recent clinical samples from ill people through Whole Genome Sequencing analysis. This incident represents the company's second Salmonella outbreak, following previous 2024 incidents involving Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup also linked to Bedner Growers' cucumber production. Newsweek previously reached out to Bedner Growers via phone for comment. The recall specifically targets three Greek salad products with detailed identification information for consumers: SALAD GREEK AUTHENTIC FS (UPC: 2930700000-00901) - Sold from May 23-24, 2025, at ACME, Safeway, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market in Connecticut, Delaware, D.C., Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia (UPC: 2930700000-00901) - Sold from May 23-24, 2025, at ACME, Safeway, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market in Connecticut, Delaware, D.C., Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia READYMEALS SALAD GREEK SS (UPC: 29248300000) - Sold from May 20-24, 2025, at Shaw's and Star Market locations in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont (UPC: 29248300000) - Sold from May 20-24, 2025, at Shaw's and Star Market locations in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont SALAD GREEK FS (UPC: 29232900000) - Sold from May 20-24, 2025, at Shaw's and Star Market locations in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont The affected products were sold at ACME, Balducci's Food Lovers Market, Kings Food Markets, Safeway, Shaw's and Star Market locations in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and the nation's capital. What People Are Saying The FDA, in its recall alert: "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, supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Salmonella contamination and in association with an active illness outbreak. The recall was initiated because these products contain a recalled cucumber ingredient grown by Bedner Growers, Inc., of Boynton Beach, Fla." The FDA on the salmonella outbreak investigation: "As part of a follow-up inspection in April 2025, FDA investigators collected an environmental sample from Bedner Growers, Inc. that was positive for Salmonella and matched recent clinical samples from ill people, by Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis." Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled three store-made deli items, supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Salmonella contamination and in association with an active illness outbreak. Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled three store-made deli items, supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Salmonella contamination and in association with an active illness outbreak. U.S. Food & Drug Administration/FDA What Happens Next Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume these products and to dispose of them or return the items to their local store for a full refund. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a health care provider. All consumers are encouraged to contact Albertsons Companies' Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929 Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST for any questions regarding the recall.
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Cucumber Recall Map as Salmonella Outbreak Sparks Investigation
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. A recall for cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc. in Florida has been issued amid the fear of potential salmonella contamination. A salmonella outbreak investigation is also ongoing, as nearly 30 people have been reported sick related to the recalled cucumbers. Newsweek attempted to reach Bedner Growers by phone on Tuesday for comment but was unable to leave a voicemail. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens. Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or food allergies every year. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts. The FDA warns that salmonella can sometimes cause fatal infections in the elderly, young children, or people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of salmonella include nausea, fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. Cucumbers for sale at a Whole Foods store in New York City on February 3, 2025. Cucumbers for sale at a Whole Foods store in New York City on February 3, 2025. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images What To Know The FDA issued an alert on Tuesday stating that Bedner Growers is recalling cucumbers sold at Bedner's Farm Fresh Markets from April 29, 2025, to May 14, 2025. The markets are located in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach, Florida. The impacted cucumbers were also sold to a wholesale distributor. "Because the recalled cucumbers do not bear any stickers or other labeling, customers should discard and not consume any cucumbers that were purchased at these locations," the alert says. The current recall excludes cucumbers for sale or any additional agricultural products. The salmonella outbreak investigation has shown that 26 people have been reported sick and 9 people have been hospitalized in relation to the cucumbers. Below is a map of the states where the illnesses have been reported: What People Are Saying The FDA, in its recall alert: "All cucumbers currently available for sale at Bedner's Farm Fresh Markets were not grown by Bedner Growers, Inc., as the company is no longer producing, packing, or selling any cucumbers because the growing season has concluded." The FDA on the salmonella outbreak investigation: "As part of a follow-up inspection in April 2025, FDA investigators collected an environmental sample from Bedner Growers, Inc. that was positive for Salmonella and matched recent clinical samples from ill people, by Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis." The FDA continued, "The recent follow-up inspection was in response to the 2024 Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup outbreaks linked to cucumbers grown at Bedner Growers, Inc. Additionally, FDA's traceback investigation has identified Bedner Growers, Inc. as the common grower of cucumbers in this current outbreak." What Happens Next Customers who have purchased the recalled product can call Bedner Growers at 866-222-9180 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
FDA says Florida cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak in 15 states
May 20 (UPI) -- FDA officials have warned the American public to not eat, sell or serve cucumbers grown and distributed by two Florida companies after a salmonella outbreak in more than a dozen states. A total of 26 individuals across 15 states as of Friday were infected in an outbreak with the Salmonella Montevideo strain, officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday in a release. Officials pointed to cucumbers that were grown and distributed by Florida-based companies Bedner Growers and Fresh State Produce Sales from April 29 to Tuesday in Boynton Beach and Delray Beach, respectively. Health officials added that some of the people infected reported eating cucumbers. Meanwhile, the FDA advised U.S. restaurants, retailers and distributors that bought the potentially contaminated cucumbers between that three-week window to notify customers of the health concern. It added that products were labeled as either being a 'super,' a 'select' or 'plain' and may have been sold in smaller packages or individually with or without a label, which may or may not bear the same brand or 'best by' date. 'Cucumbers distributed before this timeframe should be past shelf life and should no longer be available on the market,' the agency stated. FDA investigators collected samples as part of a follow-up inspection in April at Bedner's that came back positive for salmonella, which matched clinical samples via infected patients. The follow-up was to circle back on a similar outbreak last year of Salmonella Africana and Braenderup linked to products grown at Bedner Growers, which found the location as the 'common grower of cucumbers in this current outbreak.' Every year, salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This follows a similar outbreak in December with cucumbers produced in Mexico which saw more than 100 salmonella cases in 23 U.S. states, and arrived as the FDA announced this month that it will boost surprise inspections at foreign-based food and medical facilities. The illness typically occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated food with symptoms such as diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps that can last four days to a week. Children and elderly people with weakened immune systems are likely to see more severe symptoms. More information The CDC has more on salmonella. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FDA says Florida cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak in 15 states
May 20 (UPI) -- FDA officials have warned the American public to not eat, sell or serve cucumbers grown and distributed by two Florida companies after a salmonella outbreak in more than a dozen states. A total of 26 individuals across 15 states as of Friday were infected in an outbreak with the Salmonella Montevideo strain, officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday in a release. Officials pointed to cucumbers that were grown and distributed by Florida-based companies Bedner Growers and Fresh State Produce Sales from April 29 to Tuesday in Boynton Beach and Delray Beach, respectively. Health officials added that some of the people infected reported eating cucumbers. Meanwhile, the FDA advised U.S. restaurants, retailers and distributors that bought the potentially contaminated cucumbers between that three-week window to notify customers of the health concern. It added that products were labeled as either being a "super," a "select" or "plain" and may have been sold in smaller packages or individually with or without a label, which may or may not bear the same brand or "best by" date. "Cucumbers distributed before this timeframe should be past shelf life and should no longer be available on the market," the agency stated. FDA investigators collected samples as part of a follow-up inspection in April at Bedner's that came back positive for salmonella, which matched clinical samples via infected patients. The follow-up was to circle back on a similar outbreak last year of Salmonella Africana and Braenderup linked to products grown at Bedner Growers, which found the location as the "common grower of cucumbers in this current outbreak." Every year, salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This follows a similar outbreak in December with cucumbers produced in Mexico which saw more than 100 salmonella cases in 23 U.S. states, and arrived as the FDA announced this month that it will boost surprise inspections at foreign-based food and medical facilities. The illness typically occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated food with symptoms such as diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps that can last four days to a week. Children and elderly people with weakened immune systems are likely to see more severe symptoms. More information The CDC has more on salmonella.
