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

Big Y Deli Sandwiches Recalled for Salmonella-Contaminated Cucumber

Big Y Supermarkets has recalled various made-to-order deli sandwiches because cucumbers used in the products were contaminated with Salmonella. The recall affects sandwiches sold on May 20 and 21 at Big Y locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall involving a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) with no reported illnesses stated in the source text. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogen contamination without reported illness is classified as High severity.

Plain-English summary

Big Y Supermarkets is recalling various sandwiches made to order at the deli counter due to cucumber contamination with Salmonella. The recalled products include small subs, large subs, supersubs, wraps, paninis, and grinders.

The contamination came from cucumbers supplied by Bedner Growers Inc. Approximately 6,447 units were affected. The products were sold on May 20 and 21 at Big Y locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Consumers who purchased these sandwiches during the specified dates should not eat them. If you believe you have purchased a recalled product and have concerns about your health, contact your healthcare provider.

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
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat Sandwich
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • contaminated-produce

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

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