Nationwide Cucumber Recall Issued Amid Salmonella Outbreak

The FDA recalls cucumbers linked to a salmonella outbreak affecting 26 people across 15 states, urging consumers to discard potentially contaminated products.

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The FDA has issued a nationwide recall of cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers due to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 26 individuals across 15 states. The cucumbers, distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, were sold between April 29 and May 19. Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with nine reported hospitalizations. Consumers are advised to discard any cucumbers from Bedner Growers and to inquire about their source when dining out. The FDA is investigating the distribution of the contaminated cucumbers and has linked the outbreak to a previous incident involving the same grower.

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A salmonella outbreak has led to a nationwide cucumber recall, affecting dozens of people.
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"…There have been 26 instances of people becoming sick across 15 states in the salmonella outbreak that the FDA is investigating in connection to the cucumbers."