Cucumbers recalled over serious Salmonella risk in 19 states: Check your packaging now

More cucumbers have been recalled, which are believed to be linked to an earlier outbreak that the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says has sickened dozens of people across 19 states. It is just the latest food recall since the holidays kicked off during Thanksgiving week.

Here’s what you need to know about the growing cucumber recall.

What is the reason for the recall?

On November 29, Baloian Farms of Arizona Co., Inc. issued a recall for some of its cucumber products, according to a notice posted on the Food And Drug Administration’s (FDA) website on December 2. The company issued the recall because it believes the cucumbers have the possibility to be infected with Salmonella.

Baloian said it decided to initiate the recall after SunFed Produce, LLC notified it that its supplier, “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.,” might be linked with an earlier Salmonella outbreak.

What products are being recalled?

According to the notice, all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers that are packaged in one of the three following ways are being recalled:

• Packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “Pamela” brand
• Packaged in a generic white box with a sticker that states “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.,” the grower’s name
• Packaged in a clear PamPak branded bag of 6 individual cucumbers with the UPC code of 8 2540107010 6

The notice states that the recalled cucumbers were sold between October 12, 2024, and November 26, 2024. Photos of the packaging can be found here.

Where were the recalled cucumbers sold?

Baloian says the recalled cucumbers were shipped to customers located in the following states:

• Alaska
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Idaho
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nevada
• New York
• North Carolina
• Oregon
• Texas
• Washington
• Wisconsin

The cucumbers were also shipped to customers in Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. Baloian also cautions that the cucumbers may have reached states other than those listed above.

How is this recall linked to the existing cucumber recall?

The cucumbers involved in this recall are believed to have come from the grower Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico, where the cucumbers from the previous outbreak are alleged to have originated.

According to a CDC notice posted on November 29, that outbreak has so far resulted in 68 cases of illness, resulting in 18 hospitalizations. That outbreak is believed to have affected people in 19 states. Thankfully, no deaths have been reported.

What are the symptoms of a Salmonella infection?

According to the CDC, most people who are infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The agency says most people recover without treatment after four to seven days. However, it cautions Salmonella poisoning can cause more severe problems in people who are over the age of 65, younger than 5, or who have weakened immune systems.

The CDC cautions anyone with the following symptoms to contact their healthcare provider:

• Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
• Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
• Bloody diarrhea
• So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
• Signs of dehydration, such as: Not peeing much Dry mouth and throat Feeling dizzy when standing up

• Not peeing much
• Dry mouth and throat
• Feeling dizzy when standing up

What should I do if I have the recalled cucumbers?

Check your fridge, freezer, and pantry for the recalled cucumbers. If you believe you have them, you should not consume them.

“Recalled products should be thrown out or destroyed so they may not be consumed or returned to the point of purchase,” says the notice posted on the FDA’s website.

Additionally, any surfaces the recalled cucumbers or their packaging came into contact with should be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

Full details on the recalled cucumbers and the steps to take can be found here.