CDC has received reports of 162 people from 25 states including Maryland and DC who are sick with this outbreak strain of Salmonella.
Maryland 2024 - Epidemiologic data show that cucumbers may be contaminated with Salmonella and may be making people sick. Testing identified Salmonella in a cucumber collected as part of this investigation, which resulted in a recall. Further testing showed the Salmonella from the cucumber was a different strain of Salmonella than the one making people sick. CDC is not currently investigating an outbreak of illnesses with this strain. Investigators are collecting more information to see if other cucumbers are affected.
Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. has recalled whole cucumbers.
Cucumbers were sold in bulk in 24- and 32-count boxes directly to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors in 14 states, but these sellers may have shipped to additional states or re-packaged them for stores.
- Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
- Shipped from May 17 to May 21.
- Grown in Florida
This recall does not include English cucumbers or mini cucumbers. Recalled cucumbers should no longer be in stores.
