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Bedner Growers Cucumbers Linked to Salmonella Outbreak Sickening Nearly 50 in 18 States

Regulators expanded recalls of cucumber products following FDA findings of multiple salmonella strains in distribution centers

This undated photo provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shows cucumbers in Florida recalled for salmonella.
A recall of cucumbers grown by Florida-based Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales linked to salmonella concerns has been expanded to 18 states, health officials say.
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Overview

  • Sixteen people have required hospitalization after consuming cucumbers distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales between April 29 and May 19.
  • FDA testing confirmed the outbreak strain in a sample from a Pennsylvania distribution center and uncovered multiple additional salmonella strains matching government database records.
  • Target has added over 40 cucumber-based products to its recall list, and retailers including Walmart plus specialty distributors have pulled whole cucumbers, salads, salsas and vegetable trays.
  • The outbreak was first detected during an April follow-up inspection of last year’s salmonella event, prompting renewed scrutiny of Bedner Growers’ farm and distribution practices.
  • CDC cautions that the true number of sickened consumers may be higher and advises discarding any cucumbers if their source cannot be verified.