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Expansion of Salmonella contamination in cucumbers affects 18 states, leaving 45 individuals ill.

Widespread Salmonella cases linked to cucumbers from a Florida producer have exploded, affecting 45 individuals across 18 different states in the USA.

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A cucumber supplier based in Florida has been linked to a Surge in salmonella cases, affecting 45...
A cucumber supplier based in Florida has been linked to a Surge in salmonella cases, affecting 45 individuals across 18 different states in the U.S.

Expansion of Salmonella contamination in cucumbers affects 18 states, leaving 45 individuals ill.

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Salmonella Outbreak Traced to Florida Cucumber Producer Expands

A Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers from a Florida-based producer has now affected 45 individuals in 18 states, as per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Retailers, including Target, have joined the list of sellers that stocked recalled cucumbers or ready-to-eat products featuring the fruit. The FDA is urging consumers to discard such products. Products under recall include Boar's Head's Greek-style chicken salad, various types of sushi staples such as maki rolls with tempura and California rolls, all sold under the Mai brand.

Last week, Walmart was added to the list of retailers asking customers to discard potentially contaminated products, according to the FDA. Its Marketside cucumber slices are part of the recall.

Patients associated with the outbreak have been reported in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

As of now, 16 out of the 45 affected individuals have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. The FDA has been focusing on the strain Salmonella montevideo in its investigation. While multiple other strains were detected in samples taken from a Pennsylvania distribution center belonging to Florida-based Bedner Growers, believed to be the source, these strains don't seem to be related to the spring outbreak, according to the FDA.

The FDA is collaborating with scientists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate further. As the CDC is working to determine if additional human illnesses match these additional strains, further analysis of the sample is pending.

All the illnesses so far have been associated with cucumbers produced by Bedner and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales. The cucumbers and products that contained them were sold from April 29 to May 19, according to the FDA.

Other Interesting Facts:

  • Bedner Growers Inc. and Fresh Start Produce Inc. were previously connected with a Salmonella Africana outbreak linked to the producer in 2024.
  • Cucumbers can be contaminated if they come into contact with animals and their fecal matter. Proper washing of produce can help prevent the spread of Salmonella, which can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea in affected individuals.

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  1. The ongoing Salmonella outbreak, traced to cucumbers from a Florida-based producer, has expanded to affect 45 individuals in 18 states, and includes products from various retailers such as Target, Walmart, and their brands like Marketside and Mai.
  2. Health-and-wellness and lifestyle enthusiasts should take note of the potential risks associated with consuming contaminated food-and-drink products, as the Salmonella outbreak has been linked to cucumbers produced by Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales.
  3. Science news outlets have reported on the expansion of the Salmonella outbreak investigation, involving collaboration between the FDA and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  4. The general public is advised to stay informed and follow any updates regarding food recalls, such as the one related to the Salmonella outbreak, to ensure they maintain a proper nutrition and health-and-wellness lifestyle. Crime-and-justice related concerns, however, do not seem to be directly associated with the current outbreak investigation.

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