The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers due to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened over 20 people in multiple states. The affected cucumbers were distributed nationwide, including California, Kansas, New York, and other states.
According to the FDA, the outbreak is linked to Salmonella Montevideo, a bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The agency says it collected an environmental sample from Bedner Growers that matched recent clinical samples from people who got sick.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and vomiting. People should seek medical attention immediately if they experience symptoms after eating contaminated food.
The FDA advises consumers to discard any cucumbers that may have been grown by Bedner Growers or distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales between April 29 and May 19. Restaurants and retailers are also advised to sanitize surfaces and containers that may have come into contact with the contaminated produce.
This is not an isolated incident, as salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections in the US each year, mostly through contaminated food. The CDC recommends following basic food safety tips to prevent food poisoning, including washing hands, utensils, and surfaces often, rinsing fruits and vegetables under running water, and refrigerating perishable food within two hours.
The FDA is still working to trace the affected cucumbers, which were sold at various locations, including Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market in Florida.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/21/nx-s1-5406141/cucumber-recall-salmonella