Urgent Recall: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers In Illinois

Food and product recalls are nothing new. Reports from 2024 there were more than 2,450 recalls, affecting over 580 million units of consumer goods in the United States. While they may be common, it is import to stay up to date.

A recent headline has been popping up this week stating:

Urgent Recall: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Sickens Dozens

What does this mean with the new recall? Cheapism went on to state,

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating an outbreak of almonella linked to whole cucumbers. So far, dozens of people across the country have become ill, and there’s been a number of recalls linked to fresh cucumbers. Here’s what we know about the outbreak, and what you should do if you have cucumbers in your fridge.

Personally I don't like cucumbers, but if you or a family member do, here are some key points:

• Recalls Tied to Bedner’s Growers Cucumbers
• Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps
• Anyone with whole cucumbers in their refrigerator can call the store where they purchased it to see if it’s part of the Bedner Growers recall.

Other States Affected

Alabama
California
Colorado
Florida
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
North Carolina
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia.

You can see more here. It was also stated,

There has been a multistate outbreak of salmonella, and the FDA and Centers for Disease Control investigation has linked it to fresh cucumbers. So far, 26 people have become ill, and nine people have been hospitalized.