Whole Select Cucumbers Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Alex Kontos Fruit Co. is recalling whole select cucumbers due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects 20 cases distributed to Kentucky.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is classified as FDA Class I, which establishes a minimum Severe severity. While the contamination is described as potential rather than confirmed, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that warrants a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Alex Kontos Fruit Co. is recalling whole select cucumbers (1/2 bushel, packed in 24-count boxes, Lot 3-182769, Pack Date May 7) due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Salmonella is a serious pathogen that can cause infection. The affected cucumbers have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, which poses a health risk to consumers.
The recall affects 20 cases that were distributed to one distributor in Kentucky. Affected products are labeled as CUCUMBER Grn Ctn 24ct Box, packed by Alex Kontos Fruit Co., Inc., Birmingham, AL.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have consumed this product and experience symptoms of Salmonella infection (fever, diarrhea, or abdominal cramps), consult a physician.
The recalled product
- Product
- Whole select cucumbers, 1/2 bushel, packed in a generic cardboard box, labeled as CUCUMBER Grn Ctn 24ct Box Packed By: Alex Kontos Fruit Co., Inc. Birmingham, AL
- Manufacturer
- Alex Kontos/Flavor-Pic Tomato Company
- Category
- Food — 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 (4)
- GTIN: 70095175008424
- Lot Number: 3-182769
- Pack Date: May07
- Internal Item: 2320
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
- KY
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