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FDA and CDC Recall Cucumbers Linked to Multistate Salmonella Outbreak

Investigations trace 26 illnesses across 15 states to cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start Produce, prompting a nationwide recall.

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Cucumbers for sale at a Whole Foods store in New York City on February 3, 2025.

Overview

  • The FDA and CDC have announced a recall of whole cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start Produce between April 29 and May 19, 2025.
  • At least 26 cases of Salmonella Montevideo have been reported across 15 states, with nine hospitalizations and no deaths confirmed so far.
  • The outbreak was detected during an April 2025 follow-up inspection of Bedner Growers, where environmental samples matched patient strains of Salmonella.
  • Contaminated cucumbers were distributed to restaurants, retailers, and cruise ships, with some cases linked to cruise passengers departing from Florida.
  • Consumers are advised to discard cucumbers of uncertain origin, sanitize surfaces, and avoid products labeled as 'supers,' 'selects,' or 'plains.'