Whole Cucumbers Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Plain-English summary

Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. is recalling approximately 6,167 cases of whole cucumbers. The cucumbers were grown and packed by Bedner Growers, Inc., and distributed in bulk cardboard boxes (containing 60-72 count per box, with 24-count and 36-count carton configurations). The affected product has an expiration date of 5/27 and lot number BG0813804.

The recall is due to potential Salmonella contamination in the cucumbers.

The affected cucumbers were distributed to retailers and food service establishments in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.

Consumers in these states who purchased whole cucumbers with the identified lot number should not consume them. Retailers and food service operations should remove the product from shelves and service immediately. Anyone who consumed the affected cucumbers and experiences symptoms of foodborne illness should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product

Whole Cucumber, bulk cardboard boxes, 1 1/9 Bu, 60-72 ct cucumbers per box, 24ct box, Carton 36 ct box. Packaged in cardboard container box, color brown with Green and Red inked Accent colors. Grown and Packed by Bedner Growers, INC & Distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales,

Manufacturer

Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc.

Category

Food — Produce

Hazard

• salmonella

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