An Arizona-based company, SunFed, is recalling all sizes of its whole, fresh American cucumbers in 26 U.S. states and parts of Canada due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall applies to cucumbers sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26, packaged in bulk cardboard containers with the SunFed label or in generic white boxes or black plastic crates labeled with the grower’s name.
The affected cucumbers were distributed in 26 states, including California, Texas, New York, and Virginia, as well as Canadian provinces such as Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia. The contaminated produce may have reached consumers through food service and retail outlets, even in areas not listed.
Salmonella can cause severe and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. SunFed President Craig Slate stated the company acted immediately to protect consumers and is cooperating with authorities to identify the source.
Consumers are advised to avoid eating or distributing the recalled cucumbers and to discard any suspicious produce. Earlier this year, a separate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers in South Florida sickened over 550 people. Salmonella is responsible for approximately 1.35 million infections annually in the U.S., according to the CDC.
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