Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Sickens 449 in 31 States

CDC and FDA investigations trace contamination to Florida farms, with no ongoing risk to public as products are off the market.

At least 449 people fell ill and 125 were hospitalized due to contaminated cucumbers.
The outbreak affected individuals across 31 states and Washington, D.C.
Two Florida growers, Bedner Growers and Thomas Produce Company, were identified as likely sources.
Salmonella strains were found in canal water and soil at the implicated farms.
The contaminated cucumbers were recalled in June, and no products from these farms are currently on the market.