Amid an investigation into a Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 68 people and sent 18 to the hospital in 19 U.S. states, federal authorities are investigating whether the product contained more than just the recalled cucumbers. People are also urged to avoid eating salads and wraps that may contain the virus.
The three companies are reminded me of cucumber It was grown by Agrotato, SA de CV in the Mexican state of Sonora and sold by the importer from October 12 to November 26, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Sunfed Produce, Valoian Farms of Arizona and Russ Davis Wholesale have recalled cucumbers in recent days, with the latter also recalling several products containing cucumbers, including ready-to-eat salads and wraps. The FDA pointed out that
The collected cucumbers are from Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Michigan. It was sold in Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, and New Jersey. York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers for recalled cucumbers from Sanfed Produce, Baloian Farms, and Russ Davis. According to the FDA, the produce has a sticker that says “SunFed Mexico” or is packaged in a PamPak brand clear bag containing six cucumbers with the universal product code 8 2540107010 6.
Products containing recalled cucumbers include Crazy Fresh Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing, Quick & Easy Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing, Crazy Fresh Turkey Havarti Wrap, Quick & Easy Bacon Avocado Wrap, Crazy Fresh Bacon Avocado Wrap, Kowalski’s Market Includes garden salad.
Anyone who purchased a whole fresh American/slicer cucumber after October 12 and is unsure of its origin should ask the seller if it is subject to the recall or throw it away.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain, with symptoms usually starting six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria. Most people recover within a week without treatment, but some people, especially young people and older people, may develop more severe illness that requires treatment and hospitalization.