The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2243-2016·Announced 2016-09-21

Big Y Foods Recalls Fresh Cucumbers Due to Salmonella Contamination

Big Y Foods, Inc. is recalling fresh cucumbers grown and packed by Zachary R Heiken in Pilesgrove, N.J., due to Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

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 source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I. According to the rubric, an FDA Class I recall mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical), as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Big Y Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 31 cases of fresh cucumbers. The product was grown and packed by Zachary R Heiken in Pilesgrove, N.J. The cucumbers are identified by UPC Code 4062 and Item Number 14138. All lot codes are affected.

The recall is being issued because the product is contaminated with Salmonella. The affected cucumbers were distributed in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Consumers who have purchased these cucumbers should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. The FDA classifies this recall as 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.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Cucumbers GROWN & PACKED BY ZACHARY R HEIKEN PILESGROVE, N.J. 08098 856-297-5183 UPC Code: 4062 Item Number: 14138
Manufacturer
Big Y Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
Affected units
31

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)

  • All lot codes

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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