In a move prompted by food safety concerns, SunFed Produce, an Arizona-based company, has issued a recall for whole cucumbers due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled produce, sold between October 12 and November 26, has been distributed across a wide expanse of North America, impacting consumers in 26 U.S. states and several Canadian provinces. According to a KTLA report, the recall includes all sizes of SunFed's complete, fresh cucumbers.
While the precautionary measure hits a multitude of locations, the states affected by the recall range from Alaska to Wyoming. According to USA Today, SunFed Produce has notified its buyers and is conducting outreach to retailers and food services that might have sold or used the cucumbers.
The symptoms of Salmonella infection can be severe, particularly for vulnerable individuals like young children and elderly people. "Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain," as detailed by the FDA's website. The agency advises that symptoms usually begin within 6 hours to 6 days after infection and may last 4 to 7 days.
To mitigate risks, SunFed Produce urges customers to dispose of any potentially affected cucumbers. "As soon as we learned of this issue, we immediately acted to protect consumers. We are working closely with authorities and the implicated ranch to determine the possible cause," Craig Slate, President at SunFed, told USA Today. For additional queries, a recall hotline has been established at SunFed which can be reached at (888) 542-5849 during business hours.
