Major Cucumber Recall Expands Across U.S. and Canada Due to Salmonella Outbreak

Contaminated cucumbers linked to 68 illnesses and 18 hospitalizations in 19 states, prompting recalls from major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Costco.

The FDA and CDC have identified cucumbers grown in Mexico and distributed by SunFed Produce as the source of a salmonella outbreak affecting 19 U.S. states and parts of Canada.
Retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Wegmans, Albertsons, and Costco have issued recalls of various cucumber products sold between October 12 and November 27.
68 cases of salmonella infection and 18 hospitalizations have been reported, with symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps; no deaths have been recorded so far.
Consumers are advised to discard or return recalled products, including whole cucumbers, pre-cut slices, salads, and sushi items, and to sanitize surfaces that came into contact with them.
The outbreak highlights ongoing safety concerns in food production, as salmonella contamination can result from unsanitary handling or contaminated irrigation water.