Cucumbers recalled due to Salmonella outbreak

An outbreak of Salmonella in cucumbers led to a recall of whole fresh American cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico. Learn more about which products are affected and how to lower your risk of infection.

Multistate outbreak: Where people are getting sick

The FDA and CDC are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella linked to whole fresh American cucumbers. The agencies traced the outbreak back to the producer Agrotato, S.A. de C.V., operating in Sonora, Mexico. The affected cucumbers were sold by SunFed Produce, Baloian Farms, Russ Davis, JFE Franchising, Supreme Produce, and Yummi Sushi in the US.

As of November 26, 2024, when outbreak numbers were last reported, there were 68 illness cases across 19 states. A total of 18 cases required hospitalization, and so far there have been zero deaths associated with the outbreak. Cases have been reported in the following states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 

The FDA, CDC, and public health and regulatory officials in several states are collecting different types of data about the outbreak as part of an ongoing investigation. This article will be updated as new data are released.

Which cucumber products are recalled?

As of December 5, 2024, SunFed Produce, Baloian Farms, Russ Davis, Walmart, Supreme Produce, and Yummi Sushi have recalled whole fresh American cucumbers imported from the producer Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico, as well as ready-made products that contain recalled cucumbers. The recall applies to products sold from October 12, 2024 through November 26, 2024.

SunFed Produce recalled cucumbers that may have a “SunFed” brand label, or may be sold in a generic crate or box with a sticker that says “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.” Baloian Farms recalled products that may have a label with the brand “Pamela,” or may be in a box labeled “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.” Walmart recalled sliced cucumbers sold at 35 Texas stores due to potential Salmonella contamination. Supreme Service Solutions recalled several vegetable trays, bowls, and salads sold at Kroger and King Soopers grocery stores in Colorado and Texas, since these ready-made products contain cucumbers purchased from SunFed Produce. Yummi Sushi recalled sushi sold in Kroger grocery stores in Texas that used SunFed produce cucumbers. Finally, Russ Davis recalled several brand-name products that contain Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. cucumbers, including:

• Crazy Fresh Garden Salad W/ 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 Garden Salad

The recall applies to products sold in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Consumers are advised to throw away or return any recalled products. If you purchased whole fresh American cucumbers between October 12, 2024 and November 26, 2024, and you are unsure where they were produced, you should toss those cucumbers, too. Be sure to thoroughly wash with hot soapy water any containers or surfaces that came into contact with the recalled cucumbers.

What do I do if I’ve had cucumbers recently?

If you’ve eaten recalled cucumbers, be on the lookout for any Salmonella symptoms. You should contact your health care provider if you develop any symptoms of a severe Salmonella infection, such as:

• High fever of 102°F with diarrhea
• Diarrhea that lasts for three or more days without improving
• Vomiting with an inability to keep down liquids
• Dehydration

What are the symptoms of a Salmonella infection?

Salmonella typically causes illness within six hours to six days after eating contaminated food and lasts for four to seven days, says the CDC. People with weakened immune systems, under age five, or over 65 are more likely to develop severe infections which necessitate hospitalization or treatment. Some typical symptoms of a Salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.

How to protect against Salmonella infection

Here are some food safety tips to help reduce the risk of Salmonella infection:

• Salmonella can grow more easily in warmer weather. Be sure to quickly refrigerate or freeze leftovers and perishables that could spoil.
• Be sure to keep your hands clean—washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to lower your risk of infection.
• When buying milk, avoid raw milk. Raw milk is unpasteurized, or milk that has not been heated to temperatures that kill pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, or other harmful bacteria and viruses. Consuming raw milk can cause vomiting, diarrhea, fever, body and abdominal pains, and headache—but it may also cause chronic, severe, and life-threatening symptoms.
• Concerned about Salmonella in flour? Be sure to cook or bake foods made with raw flour according to recipe or package instructions. Avoid tasting unbaked dough or batter, and always wash your hands and all surfaces after handling raw flour.
• Concerned about Salmonella in eggs? To kill Salmonella, cook eggs until both the white and yolk are firm. Like a runny yolk? To lower your risk, try pasteurized eggs, which have been treated to kill Salmonella.