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

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The FDA announced that 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 recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, directly to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The recalled cucumbers are dark green, approximately 1.5 - 2.0 inches in diameter, and 5-9 inches long. Mini cucumbers and English cucumbers are not included in this recall.

The recall was initiated after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture informed the company that a product sample tested positive for the bacteria. The FDA is conducting whole genome sequencing to determine if this sample is related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation.

Consumers are advised to discard or return the product. For more information, contact Fresh Start Produce Sales at 1-888-364-2993.

For more details, visit the FDA's official announcement.