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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers sickens 45 people across 18 States
1 2 A salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers grown by Florida-based Bedner Growers has now sickened at least 45 individuals across 18 states, according to recent updates from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of those affected, 16 people have been hospitalised, though no deaths have been reported so far. The contaminated cucumbers were sold between April 29 and May 19 through various major retailers and distributed to restaurants, hospitals, and even cruise ships. Target and Walmart are among the retailers recalling products that may contain the contaminated cucumbers. Target has pulled several ready-to-eat items, including Boar's Head Greek-style chicken salads and Mai brand sushi rolls. Walmart has recalled its Marketside cucumber slices. Authorities are urging customers to throw away any affected products and monitor for symptoms of salmonella, which include fever, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and dehydration. Health investigators have primarily identified the outbreak strain as Salmonella Montevideo. However, additional salmonella strains have been found in samples from a Pennsylvania distribution center associated with Bedner Growers. These other strains are still under investigation to determine whether they are connected to this outbreak or are isolated cases. The outbreak seems to have spread to cruise ships too, with at least eight sick people having recently been on six different ships that left from Florida ports. This points to a larger distribution network and makes the investigation more complicated. Federal officials are still tracing the supply chain and doing more testing to find out how far the contamination has spread. This incident follows a similar outbreak in 2024 that was also traced back to Bedner Growers, which resulted in over 550 illnesses and 155 hospitalisations. That earlier case was linked to the use of untreated canal water. Given the recurrence, food safety advocates are calling for stricter regulations and oversight of agricultural water sources and produce handling practices. Image credit: US Food and Drug Administration/AP One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Salmonella outbreak expands to 18 States, sickening 45 people
A salmonella outbreak traced to cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers in Florida has now sickened at least 45 people across 18 states, federal health officials reported on May 30, 2025. The outbreak has led to 16 hospitalizations, though no deaths have been recorded so far. Q : What is Salmonella Montevideo ? A : Salmonella Montevideo is a bacterial strain causing foodborne illness, often linked to contaminated poultry and produce, leading to symptoms like diarrhea , fever, and abdominal cramps. The contaminated cucumbers were distributed between April 29 and May 19 to grocery stores, restaurants, hospitals, and cruise ships, including major retailers like Target and Walmart . Target recently expanded its recall to include a variety of cucumber-containing products such as Greek-style salads and sushi rolls marketed under the Mai brand. Walmart also recalled its Marketside cucumber slices amid the outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating the outbreak, which primarily involves the Salmonella Montevideo strain. However, multiple other salmonella strains have been detected in samples from a Pennsylvania distribution center linked to Bedner Growers. These additional strains are currently under investigation to determine if they are connected to this outbreak. The affected states include Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Nearly one-third of the cases have been reported in Georgia and Florida. Notably, eight of the sickened individuals had recently been on six different cruise ships departing from Florida ports between late March and mid-April, suggesting the outbreak's reach extends beyond land-based distribution. Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and dehydration. While most healthy individuals recover within a week, young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised persons are at higher risk for severe illness. This outbreak follows a similar incident in 2024 linked to Bedner Growers, which sickened over 550 people and led to 155 hospitalizations. That earlier outbreak was traced to untreated canal water used on the farms. Health officials urge consumers to discard any cucumbers or cucumber-containing products from the recalled batches and to remain vigilant for symptoms. The FDA and CDC continue to monitor the situation closely as investigations proceed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Salmonella outbreak expanding from cucumbers grown in South Florida
Cucumbers grown by a Boynton Beach company are making dozens of people sick in a widening salmonella outbreak. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention announced on Friday that they are investigating Salmonella Montevideo infections linked to recalled cucumbers in Florida and 17 other states. The cucumbers were grown by Bedner Growers in Boynton Beach and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales of Delray Beach. They were sold to retailers, distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors from April 29 to May 19. The cucumbers may have been sold individually or in smaller packages. Anyone who eats the contaminated food usually will show symptoms within 12 to 72 hours. The symptoms usually last four to seven days and include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Children under 5, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems are more likely to experience severe infections. 'Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care,' the federal agency advises. Some potentially contaminated cucumbers were available at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market in three Florida locations including Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and West Palm Beach. Some retailers further processed the cucumbers by using them as ingredients in new products or by repackaging them. Target is conducting an additional recall for products that used cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers. Walmart sold the recalled cucumbers under its Marketside label. FDA has posted a list of additional recalls being conducted by retailers The FDA is urging restaurants, retailers, and distributors that purchased potentially contaminated recalled cucumbers to notify their customers of the potential health concern. Florida and Georgia have the most reported cases of salmonella linked to Bedner Growers cucumbers — as many as seven cases each. There have been 45 cases and nine hospitalizations linked to the outbreak, but no deaths. Other states with reported cases include Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. If you cannot tell if your cucumber was grown by Bedner Growers, throw it away, the FDA advises. The agency also suggests when eating out over the next week, ask if cucumbers were from Bedner Growers or Fresh Start Produce Sales. South Florida Sun Sentinel health reporter Cindy Goodman can be reached at cgoodman@
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
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cucumbers from Florida grower recalled for possible salmonella contamination: What to know
Consumers, retailers and distributors need to check refrigerators and bins for cucumbers. Dozens of people across several states, including Michigan, have been sickened with salmonella infections linked to cucumbers, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice. A Florida grower is voluntarily recalling cucumbers because of possible salmonella officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating the multistate outbreak of 'Salmonella Montevideo' infections. The infections are linked to cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. in Boynton Beach, Florida, and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. of Delray, Florida. So far, there are 26 cases and 9 people hospitalized reported across 15 states, including Michigan. No deaths have been reported. The FDA's map of cases lists Michigan's case count as 1 to 2. Cucumbers were distributed to retailers, distribution centers, wholesalers and food service distributors from April 29 to May 19, according to the FDA's alert. Those cucumbers distributed before the timeline should be past their shelf life and no longer available, the FDA says. For distributors, restaurants and retailers who have purchased these cucumbers, the products were labeled as either being 'supers,' 'selects,' or 'plains.' The FDA advises that the restaurants, retailers and distributors who purchased the recalled cucumbers between April 29 and May 19, 2025 notify customers of the potentially contaminated product and health concern. The FDA advises retailers who have or had a potentially contaminated product to: Clean and sanitize any areas that could have come into contact with potentially contaminated products. If the potentially contaminated cucumbers were sold in bulk bins or displays, retailers should discard the contents of the bins and use extra care to clean and sanitize the bins before refilling. Retailers should contact their supplier if they are unsure if whether they received the potentially contaminated product and discard the contents of the bins, use extra care to clean and sanitize the bins before refilling. 'Consumers may be contacted by their retailers if they purchased recalled cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers,' the FDA says. Consumers are also advised to: Throw out cucumbers if you cannot tell or are unsure if they were by Bedner Growers. When eating out over the next week, ask if cucumbers were from Bedner Growers or Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. Consumers, restaurants, and retailers who purchased or received potentially contaminated products, including wholesale products, should carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that they touched and follow the FDA's safe handling and cleaning advice to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. During outbreaks and in general for safe food handling to protect against foodborne illnesses consumers and retailers should follow the FDA steps on its website for to clean, separate, cook and chill. This includes washing hands, sanitizing surfaces, cooking foods to proper temperatures and refrigerating and freezing foods properly. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause severe and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, children younger than 5, and adults older than 65. Symptoms for healthy people include diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. Symptoms can start six hours to six days after being infected and last four to seven days, according to the CDC. If you think you have symptoms of salmonella, especially after eating cucumbers, contact your healthcare provider. The CDC estimates salmonella bacteria cause more than 1.3 million infections in the United States annually, with most illnesses coming from food. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@ Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Cucumber recall in 15 states for possible salmonella includes Michigan
