Cucumbers Distribution throughout the United States and Canada has been recalled due to Salmonella Pollution.
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released Quick Notice But Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28), advising consumers to avoid Sunfeed brand bulk American cucumbers, which were officially recalled yesterday.
The affected cucumbers, which were sold between October 12 and November 26, were packaged in large cardboard containers labeled “SunFed,” along with standard white boxes and black plastic crates with stickers. The grower was identified with the mark “Agrotato, SA de CV”.
The recall affects customers in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, T.K. does Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Affected provinces in Canada include Alberta, British Columbia, Calgary, Saskatchewan and Ontario.
gave FDAThe notice states: “Any person in possession of the recalled product must not use, service, use, sell or distribute the recalled product.”
Consumers are asked to dispose of the cucumbers, destroy them, or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. The notice also advises cleaning and disinfecting any surfaces that may have come into contact with contaminated produce to prevent cross-contamination.
The recall was initiated after the FDA linked cucumbers to an unspecified number of illnesses reported between Oct. 12 and Nov. 15, SunFed President Craig Slate confirmed.
“As soon as we became aware of this issue, we acted immediately to protect consumers. We are working closely with authorities and the field concerned to determine the probable cause,” Slate said.
He added: “Here at SunFeed, food safety and the health and well-being of consumers have been our priorities for more than 30 years. We require all of our growers to strictly comply with the FDA’s food safety requirements. do
Although the exact number and locations of illnesses are still unclear, consumers should be warned that Salmonella is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States.
According to the FDA, consuming contaminated food can lead to salmonellosis — an infection that appears six hours to six days after consumption. Symptoms usually include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever that lasts four to seven days. Serious cases, which can be life-threatening, occur in children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
People who feel sick after eating the recalled cucumbers are advised to contact their healthcare provider. Additional questions may be directed to SunFeed at 888-542-5849, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST.
free SunFed and USDA have been contacted for comment.