The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0395-2025·Announced 2025-01-22

Cucumber Spears Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

First Quality Produce is recalling Cucumber Spears in 5-lb trays due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects distribution to 13 consignees in California.

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 FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which is listed in the severity rubric as a Critical (Score 5) criterion. FDA Class I classification applies when there is reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

First Quality Produce is recalling Cucumber Spears in 5-lb plastic trays due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The affected product is identified by code 313/053.

Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious foodborne illness. The FDA has determined there is reasonable probability that exposure to contaminated product could cause serious adverse health consequences, resulting in a Class I recall classification.

The recalled product was distributed only to 13 consignees in California and was not distributed to retail stores. Affected distribution partners should not sell or use the product and should return or destroy all affected inventory.

Consumers who have obtained this product should not consume it. Persons who have consumed the affected product and experience symptoms of Salmonella infection—including diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps—should contact their healthcare provider and inform them of this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Cucumber Spear; 5-lb plastic trays Brand: First Quality Produce
Manufacturer
First Quality Produce
Hazard
  • salmonella

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 313/053

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA