Hardies Fresh Foods Cucumbers Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Hardies Fresh Foods is recalling certain packaged cucumbers distributed in Texas for potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume affected products.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall for potential Salmonella contamination, a serious pathogen known to cause significant illness. Although no illnesses have been reported and the source describes potential rather than confirmed contamination, the FDA's Class I classification reflects the serious nature of Salmonella hazards.
Plain-English summary
Hardies Fresh Foods is recalling cucumber products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were distributed in Texas and include Cucumber Select packages in both 6-count and 5-pound formats, totaling 3,607 bags. Specific lot numbers are provided in the FDA recall notice.
Salmonella is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in young children, elderly persons, and immunocompromised individuals. These cucumbers have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, presenting a health risk if consumed.
Consumers who have purchased affected cucumber products should not consume them. Affected products should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. Those with questions about specific lot numbers or product identification should consult the FDA recall notice or contact Hardies Fresh Foods directly.
The recalled product
- Product
- 14019 Cucumber Select 6 CT, 01034 Cucumber Select 5# packaged in polybags Dairyland Produce, LLC
- Manufacturer
- HARDIES FRESH FOODS
- Category
- Food — Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,607
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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