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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of cucumbers linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 26 people across 15 states. The cucumbers, grown by Bedner Growers in Boynton Beach, Florida, and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, were sold between April 29 and May 19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA announced the outbreak on Monday (May 19), noting that nine of the affected individuals have been hospitalized. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported.
The FDA's traceback investigation identified Bedner Growers as the common source of the cucumbers in the outbreak. The investigation followed a previous outbreak in 2024, which also traced back to the same farm, affecting 551 people in 34 states.
Salmonella can cause serious infections, especially in children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms typically appear 12 to 72 hours after consumption and include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Most people recover without treatment, but some cases may require hospitalization.
The FDA advises consumers who have eaten the affected cucumbers and are experiencing symptoms to contact their healthcare provider. Retailers and distributors are urged not to sell or serve the recalled cucumbers.