The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1085-2016·Announced 2016-04-27

Thomas Produce Recalls Cucumbers Contaminated with Salmonella

Thomas Produce Co. is recalling cucumbers contaminated with Salmonella. The affected produce was distributed to firms in Florida and Georgia.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a serious health hazard. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Thomas Produce Co. is recalling cucumbers packed in 1 1/9 cardboard bushel boxes and 1000-lb cardboard bins. The recall involves 166 boxes and 8 bins with a pick date of December 15, 2015. The product is contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected cucumbers were distributed to firms in Florida and Georgia. Specific lot numbers for the boxes and bins are provided in the official recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased these cucumbers should check their packaging for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall. If the product matches the description and lot numbers, consumers should not consume it and should contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Cucumbers packed in 1 1/9 cardboard bushel boxes (~55-lb) and 1000-lb cardboard bins. Refrigerate at 40-60 degF. Pick date of 12/15/2015.
Manufacturer
Thomas Produce Co.

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 (5)

  • Box Lots: 1554311HDNK
  • 1554311JDNK
  • 15143115DNK. Bin Lots: 15NKJD-1554311-D
  • 15NKHD-1554311-D
  • 15NK5D-1514311-D

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: