The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of whole fresh American cucumbers Thursday that it says are potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
The recall, initiated by SunFed Produce, LLC, encompasses all sizes of cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers with the “SunFed” label or in generic white boxes or black plastic crates featuring a sticker with the grower’s name, “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.”
According to the FDA, the affected cucumbers were sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26. Salmonella is a common foodborne bacterium that can create severe health issues.
The FDA explains that Salmonella can lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience symptoms such as fever, diarrhea that may be bloody, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain….