The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-0045-2025·Announced 2025-06-25

Big Y Deli Sandwiches Recalled for Salmonella-Contaminated Cucumbers

Big Y Supermarkets in Massachusetts and Connecticut is recalling ready-to-eat deli sandwiches containing cucumbers contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.

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: This is an FDA Class I recall. FDA Class I classifications are categorized as Critical according to the recall severity rubric and indicate serious potential health hazards.

Plain-English summary

Big Y Supermarkets is recalling various ready-to-eat sandwiches made to order at its deli counter, including subs (small, large, and supersub), wraps, paninis, and grinders. These products were sold on May 20 and 21 in Massachusetts and Connecticut, affecting approximately 6,447 units.

The recalled sandwiches contain cucumbers contaminated with Salmonella. The contamination originated from cucumbers supplied by Bedner Growers Inc.

Consumers in Massachusetts and Connecticut who purchased these sandwiches on the specified dates should not consume them. Return the products to Big Y Supermarkets or discard them.

The recalled product

Product
Big Y various sandwiches made to order at deli counter (Subs (small, large, supersub), wrap, panini, grinders); UPC Codes: 22172700000, 22178100000, 22247700000, 22314200000, 22314300000, 22314400000, 22314500000, 22314600000, 22314700000, 22314800000, 22314900000, 22315000000,
Manufacturer
Big Y Supermarkets
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 (1)

  • Products sold 5/20 and 5/21.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • CT
  • MA