According to Newsweek , A massive cucumber recall is currently underway in the United States, affecting 36 states due to potential salmonella contamination. The recalled cucumbers, produced by SunFed, Crazy Fresh, and PAM PAK, were linked to an outbreak that has caused illness across the country.
Salmonella, a harmful bacterium that causes foodborne illness, can lead to symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are actively investigating the outbreak, which is believed to be connected to cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico.
As of November 26, the CDC reported 68 confirmed cases across 19 states. While no deaths have been recorded, 18 individuals have been hospitalized due to the salmonella infection.
Affected Brands and States
The recall involves cucumbers distributed by SunFed Produce, LLC, PAM PAK (from Baloian Farms), and Crazy Fresh (from Russ Davis Wholesale). SunFed is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers sold between October 12 and November 26 in 26 states. These cucumbers were either labeled with the “SunFed” name or packaged in plain boxes marked with “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.” The impacted states include Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
PAM PAK cucumbers, also potentially contaminated, were shipped to states including California, Arizona, Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, and several others. In Oregon and Nevada, PAM PAK cucumbers are the only brand being recalled.
Crazy Fresh cucumbers, processed by Russ Davis Wholesale, were distributed in states like Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The contamination concern arose after it was found that cucumbers from Baloian Farms were included in Crazy Fresh products.
Consumer Safety
Consumers who have purchased the affected cucumbers are advised to discard the products immediately or return them to the place of purchase. The FDA also recommends disinfecting any surfaces that may have come into contact with the contaminated cucumbers.
Craig Slate, President of SunFed Produce, emphasized that food safety has been a priority for the company for over 30 years and that they are working closely with authorities to determine the source of the contamination.
While the recall primarily affects cucumbers, the FDA also advises consumers to stay alert for any additional product recalls linked to this salmonella outbreak. The FDA and CDC continue to monitor the situation closely, and further updates may be issued as investigations progress.
For now, consumers should follow FDA guidelines to protect their health and dispose of any potentially affected cucumbers.
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