SALMONELLA TAINTED CUCUMBERS LEADS TO SEVERAL RECALLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Multiple companies are recalling cucumber products due to potential Salmonella contamination, linked to an outbreak causing 26 illnesses across 15 states. The primary source of the outbreak seems to come from Bedner Growers, a produce distributor.
Salmonella can cause serious infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, with symptoms including fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Below is a summary of the recalls:
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PennRose Farms, LLC (Wellington, FL, May 21, 2025)
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Product: 5-pound mesh bags of whole cucumbers (1,152 cases, UPC: 841214101714, lot numbers 48-122 to 48-125) with Restaurant Depot and PennRose Farms logos.
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Distribution: Restaurant Depot centers in NJ, GA, FL, IL, and OH.
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Action: Consumers should discard the product; restaurants/retailers should destroy it. Contact PennRose Farms at 800-804-7254 for details.
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Source: Cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc., via Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc.
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No illnesses reported for these products.
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JFE Franchising, Inc. (Houston, TX, May 23, 2025)
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Products: Fresh-cut cucumber items and sushi under SNOWFRUIT/SNOWFOX labels, sold at Kroger, Roundy’s, and Weis Market in multiple states (IN, KY, IL, MI, TN, MS, AR, AL, WI, NJ, PA, WV, DE, MD, VA, NY). Includes salads, vegetable trays, and sushi with cucumbers (various UPCs and sizes).
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Action: Do not consume; return for a refund or dispose. Contact [email protected] or [email protected].
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Source: Cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc.
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No illnesses reported for these products.
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Walmart Inc. (Bentonville, AR, May 22, 2025)
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Product: Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices (1.5 lbs, UPC: 62969) produced in Texas stores from May 13–20, 2025.
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Action: Do not consume; discard or return for a refund. Clean surfaces to avoid cross-contamination. Contact Walmart at 1-800-925-6278.
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Source: Cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc.
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No illnesses reported for these products.
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The Coastal Companies (Laurel, MD, May 22, 2025)
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Products: 17 products (e.g., salsas, salads) under brands like East Coast Fresh, TOPS, Wellsley Farms, WEIS, and others, distributed in DC, OH, VA, MI, WV, DE, MD, MA, PA, NJ, VT, NC from May 6–21, 2025.
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Action: Destroy products; do not consume or return. Contact [email protected] or 410-133-8000.
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Source: Cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc., via Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc.
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No illnesses reported for these products.
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Albertsons Companies (May 2025)
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Products: Three store-made deli items (Greek salads, various sizes) sold at ACME, Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets, Safeway, Shaw’s, and Star Market in CT, DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT.
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Action: Do not consume; dispose or return for a refund. Contact 1-877-723-3929.
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Source: Cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc., via Fresh Creative Foods.
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No illnesses reported for these specific products.
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And now for the primary recall:
Bedner Growers, Inc. (Boynton Beach, FL, May 2025)
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Product: Whole cucumbers sold at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Markets (Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, FL) from April 29–May 14, 2025, without stickers/labels. Also sold to a wholesale distributor.
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Action: Discard cucumbers; do not consume. Contact 866-222-9180 for details.
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Details: Linked to 26 Salmonella illnesses in 15 states (AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA). No cucumbers from Bedner Growers are currently sold as their season has ended.
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Coordinated with FDA.
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All recalls are linked to cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc., potentially contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported for the specific recalled products from PennRose, JFE, Walmart, Coastal, or Albertsons, but Bedner’s cucumbers are linked to an outbreak. Consumers with health concerns should contact healthcare providers. All companies are working with the FDA to address the issue.