Before whipping up that tempting summer salad, try to remember where the cucumbers came from. Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, directly to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors.
States receiving the cucumbers include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The recalled cucumbers are dark green, approximately 1.5 - 2.0 inches in diameter, and 5-9 inches long. Mini cucumbers and English cucumbers are not included in this recall.
The recall was initiated after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture informed the company that a product sample tested positive for the bacteria. The FDA is conducting whole genome sequencing to determine if this sample is related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation.
What to do
The FDA says it is very unlikely the recalled cucumbers are still in the marketplace. The agency is concerned about consumers who may have already purchased them.
It may be best to err on the side of caution. If you aren’t sure about where you got them it may be best not to consume them.
Consumers should check with their retailer or place of purchase to determine whether the recalled cucumbers were sold where they shop.
Consumers with additional questions may contact the company at 1-888-364-2993, M-F, 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. EDT.