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Just weeks after public health officials recalledorganic carrotsdue to E.coli contamination, theres another big fresh produce recall.
Now,SunFed Produce, LLCis recalling all sizes of their whole, fresh cucumbers, due tosalmonella contaminationconcerns.
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Nearly 70 people have gotten sick due to this latest outbreak that spans across 19 states.
The recalled cucumbers were sold between October 12, 2024 and November 26, 2024.
As soon as we learned of this issue, we immediately acted to protect consumers.
What is salmonella?
Salmonella is a bacteria that can make people sick with an illness called salmonellosis.
Salmonellosis usually causes watery diarrhea that may have blood or mucus, along with severe stomach cramps.
The CDC also says some people may also develop headaches, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
How does salmonella get into fresh produce, like a cucumber?
There are a few different ways salmonella can get into fresh, uncut produce like cucumbers.
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D., a food safety expert and a professor at Northeastern University.
Another common way salmonella can get in cucumbers is through contaminated irrigation water.
What should you do if you purchased cucumbers?
The CDCrecommendschecking the sticker on your cucumbers.
If it says SunFed Mexico, throw the cucumbers away or return them to where you bought them.
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