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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0189-2016·Announced 2015-11-18

Andrew & Williamson Recalls Limited Edition Cucumbers Due to Salmonella Risk

Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce is recalling Limited Edition cucumbers because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall affects 57,704 units distributed across 22 states.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce is voluntarily recalling all cucumbers sold under the Limited Edition label due to a potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product consists of 5/4 Limited Edition Cucumber Cartons in sizes 24SP, 36/36SP, and 48. These cucumbers are shipped in a black, green, yellow, and craft colored carton that reads "Limited Edition Pole Grown Cucumbers." The variety is often referred to as a Slicer or American cucumber, characterized by a dark green color, a length of 7 to 10 inches, and a diameter of 1.75 to 2.5 inches.

A total of 57,704 units were distributed in the states of Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. The product reached customers through retail stores, food service companies, wholesalers, and brokers. Specific lot numbers are listed in the official recall documentation.

Consumers who have purchased these cucumbers should check their cartons for the "Limited Edition" label and the specific lot numbers provided in the recall notice. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
5/4 Limited Edition Cucumber Carton, Sizes 24SP, 36/36SP, 48. These cucumbers are shipped in a black, green, yellow, and craft colored carton which reads Limited Edition Pole Grown Cucumbers. This variety is often referred to as a Slicer or American cucumber. It has a dark g
Affected units
57,704

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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