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Cucumber Recall Expands Amid Salmonella Outbreak
health1 year ago

Cucumber Recall Expands Amid Salmonella Outbreak

Several companies have recalled cucumbers and foods containing them due to a salmonella outbreak affecting multiple U.S. states, as reported by the CDC. Consumers are advised to avoid eating these products and to clean any surfaces they may have contacted. The outbreak has sickened nearly 70 people, with 18 hospitalized, but no deaths reported. The cucumbers, potentially linked to produce from Sonora, Mexico, were distributed by SunFed Produce and others. The FDA's investigation is ongoing.

Salmonella Alert: Cucumbers and Costco Eggs Recalled Nationwide
health1 year ago

Salmonella Alert: Cucumbers and Costco Eggs Recalled Nationwide

Cucumbers shipped to the U.S. and Canada and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. The cucumber outbreak, linked to produce from Sonora, Mexico, has sickened 68 people across 19 states. SunFed Produce recalled cucumbers sold between October 12 and November 26. The egg recall involves nearly 11,000 cartons of Kirkland Signature organic eggs sold in Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Consumers are advised to discard affected products and sanitize surfaces.

Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Recall of Cucumbers and Eggs
health1 year ago

Salmonella Outbreak Prompts Recall of Cucumbers and Eggs

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is advising residents to check for recalled cucumbers linked to a Salmonella outbreak affecting 68 people across 19 states, including three cases in Wisconsin. The cucumbers, sold by SunFed Produce, LLC, were distributed to 26 states and have been recalled. Consumers are urged to look for cucumbers with "SunFed Mexico" stickers and visit the FDA website for more recall details.

Cucumbers and Eggs Recalled Across US and Canada for Salmonella Risk
health1 year ago

Cucumbers and Eggs Recalled Across US and Canada for Salmonella Risk

SunFed Produce has voluntarily recalled American cucumbers sold between October 12 and November 26 across 26 U.S. states and parts of Canada due to potential salmonella contamination. The FDA and CDC report that 68 people in 19 states have fallen ill, though no deaths have been reported. Consumers are advised to discard affected cucumbers and sanitize surfaces. SunFed is working with authorities to address the issue and ensure public safety.

Salmonella Alert: Cucumbers and Costco Eggs Recalled
health1 year ago

Salmonella Alert: Cucumbers and Costco Eggs Recalled

A salmonella outbreak has led to the recall of 10,000 cartons of Costco's Kirkland brand eggs and SunFed whole cucumbers across multiple states. While no illnesses have been reported from the eggs, 68 people in 19 states have fallen ill from the cucumbers, with 18 hospitalized. The recalled eggs were sold in five states, and the cucumbers were distributed in 26 states and parts of Canada. Salmonella infections can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms and are a leading cause of foodborne illness hospitalizations.

Nationwide Cucumber Recall Due to Salmonella Outbreak
health1 year ago

Nationwide Cucumber Recall Due to Salmonella Outbreak

A Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico, has led to a recall by SunFed Produce, LLC. The outbreak has affected 68 people across 19 U.S. states, with 18 hospitalizations reported. Consumers are advised to discard or return cucumbers labeled "SunFed Mexico" purchased between October 12 and November 26, 2024, and to sanitize any surfaces that may have come into contact with the contaminated produce. The FDA is working with importers to manage the situation.

health1 year ago

SunFed Cucumbers and Costco Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk

SunFed Produce has recalled cucumbers distributed to 13 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces due to potential salmonella contamination, following reports of associated illnesses. Additionally, nearly 11,000 cartons of organic eggs sold at 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states have been recalled for the same reason. Consumers are advised to check their purchases and return affected products for a refund. Salmonella can cause symptoms like diarrhea and fever, with vulnerable populations at higher risk of severe illness.