Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a multistate investigation of a Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers believed to have been grown by Bedner Growers Inc. of Boynton Beach, Florida.
That outbreak has so far sickened 26 people in 15 states. And now, that outbreak has caused Walmart to recall a select cucumber product from some of its stores. Here’s what you need to know about Walmart’s cucumber recall.
What’s happened?
On May 22, Walmart announced that it was recalling a select cucumber product over fears that it had the possibility of being contaminated with Salmonella. The notice about the recall was published by the FDA a day later.
According to the notice, Walmart is voluntarily recalling a cucumber product because it is believed Bedner Growers, Inc. may have supplied the cucumbers in the product.
What cucumber product is Walmart recalling?
The recall involves just one cucumber product—Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices that were produced in select Texas-area stores between May 13, 2025 and May 20, 2025.
Here are the details of that product:
- Product Description: Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices
- UPC/PLU: 62969
- Av. Unit Weight: 1.5 lbs
- Date Codes: All date codes up to 5/24/2025
A photo of the recalled Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices can be found here.
Has anyone been harmed by the recalled product?
Unlike with the wider cucumber recall, no known illnesses have been specifically linked to the recalled Walmart cucumber product.
More than two dozen individuals are known to have been sickened by the cucumbers involved in the wider recall.
What should I do if I have the recalled Walmart cucumber product?
If you have the recalled Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices, you should not consume them or let them be consumed by anyone else, nor should you give them away. Instead, you should throw out the product or return it to Walmart for a refund.
The recall notice also states that you should clean and sanitize surfaces that the recalled product has come into contact with in order to reduce the chances of cross-contamination.
What is Salmonella?
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause potentially fatal infections in people. While most Salmonella infections can resolve within a week, individuals who are young or elderly, or those who have weakened immune systems, can experience more severe consequences from a Salmonella infection.
You can find out more details about Salmonella infections on the CDC’s website here.
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