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An outbreak of salmonella linked to recalled cucumbers has sickened 449 people in 31 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an update.The CDC is among the federal and state agencies investigating the outbreak, determining that cucumbers contaminated with salmonella made people sick. As of July 2, 449 people had been infected with one of two outbreak strains, with 125 hospitalized, according to a post on Wednesday by the agency. Two Florida growers have been identified as likely sources of some but not all of the illnesses: Bedner Growers of Boynton Beach...

Recalled cucumbers in salmonella outbreak sickened 449, CDC says

Wide Open Country

Following a string of recalls, Aldi and Walmart are issuing recalls on various vegetables. Unfortunately, it looks like there's been another listeria outbreak. Listeria, put simply, is severe food poisoning. The CDC has a handy list of bullet points going over the fundamentals for those looking to understand the bacteria.

More Than 15 Types Of Vegetables Recalled At Walmart And Aldi Due To Listeria Outbreak

South Carolina State

Georgia State

Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. has initiated a recall of whole cucumbers shipped between May 17 and May 21, 2024, due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall affects distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors across 14 states, including South Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio. The contamination was discovered after a sample tested positive in Pennsylvania. Consumers are advised to discard or return the product. For more information, contact Fresh Start Produce Sales at 1-888-364-2993.

Urgent Recall: Fresh Start Produce Cucumbers Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 14 States

Boca Raton, FL

Thomas Produce Company (Boca Raton, FL) is a likely source of illnesses in a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 449 individuals in 31 states and the District of Columbia, and has sent 125 people to hospital, according to an investigation update released today (August 14, 2024) by the US Food and Drug Administration.

FDA names second cucumber grower in US Salmonella outbreak

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Deli Meats Sold Nationwide Linked to Listeria Outbreak—Here’s What You Need to Know

Snopes

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iHeartRadio

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Harris County, TX

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The Mirror US

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Mediaite

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My wife splashed out on a Temu multi-pack of Stanley cups for the grandkids… when they arrived she was left in hysterics

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Cucumbers Linked To Salmonella Outbreak That Sickened Hundreds In 31 States

A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has sickened 449 people across 31 states and Washington, D.C., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Cucumbers Linked To Salmonella Outbreak That Sickened Hundreds In 31 States

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