Cucumbers have been linked to multiple Salmonella outbreaks that have sickened hundreds of people in dozens of states.
What You Can Do & How a Lawsuit Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting cucumber induced Salmonella cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Salmonella after eating recalled cucumbers, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
2024 UPDATE: Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 100 People
As of December 17, 2024, cucumbers have been linked to a total of 100 confirmed illnesses with Salmonella, according to the FDA Outbreak Investigation.
All of the people were infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium in 23 states, with at least 25 people hospitalized due to a severe illness. No deaths were reported.
Health officials linked SunFed cucumbers to the Salmonella outbreak in November 2024.
The recalled cucumbers were also sold under other brand-names, such as Pamela, Pam Pak, Marketside, Snowfox, Snowfruit, Russ Davis, Crazy Fresh, Quick & Easy, Kowalski’s Markets, other brand-names, and clear plastic containers.with no brand-name, or used in other food products (such as sushi, salads, wraps, etc.).
According to the CDC Outbreak Investigation, the Salmonella outbreak was linked to cucumbers that were sold under the “SunFed” brand-name. The cucumbers were recalled by SunFed Produce LLC and grown in Mexico by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.
Walmart & Other Stores Recall More Cucumbers from SunFed
The FDA has posted a growing list of grocery stores, states, and companies who have recalled cucumbers that were supplied by SunFed, including fresh whole cucumbers, pre-sliced cucumbers, products containing cucumbers (such as sushi), and many other products.
The recalls may not be limited to the states listed below, according to the FDA. The expanded recalls include (but may not be limited to):
- Click here for the FDA Table of Recalled Cucumber Products
- SunFed Produce Recall: foodservice and retail customers in AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI
- Baloian Farms Recall: City Market (CO, UT, WY); King Soopers (CO, WY); Smart & Final (AZ, CA, NV) and food service customers in AK, AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, KS, MA, MO, MI, MT, NC, NV, NY, OR, TX, WA, and WI.
- Russ Davis Recall: foodservice and retail customers in IA, IL, KS, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, SD, WI, and WY.
- Walmart Recall: retail customers in TX
- JFE Recall (Snowfox and Snowfruit brands): Kroger retail stores in AZ, CO, LA, TX, and WY.
- Supreme Produce Recall: Kroger and King Soopers retail stores in CO and TX.
- Yummi Sushi Recall: Kroger retail stores in TX.
- And more
JUNE 2024: Lawsuits Filed After Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 551 People
In July 2024, a lawsuit was filed by a woman from Florida who was infected with Salmonella after eating cucumbers that she bought at Publix grocery stores in St. Augustine, Florida.
The woman was one of hundreds of people who were sickened in an outbreak that was first reported ijn June 2024, when the FDA and CDC began investigating a Salmonella outbreak from cucumbers.
According to the CDC Outbreak Investigation, a total of 551 people in 34 states and Washington D.C. were infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup between March and June 2024. At least 155 people were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
Fresh Start Produce Recalls Cucumbers
In June 2024, the Florida-based company Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. recalled fresh whole cucumbers that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The bulk cucumbers were shipped to stores and distributors from May 17 to May 21, 2024.
According to the FDA, cucumbers from Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. tested positive for Salmonella Bareilly and do not match any ongoing outbreaks. The recalled product is beyond shelf life and should no longer be available for sale to consumers in stores.
The recall involves cucumbers that were shipped in bulk cartons 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.
2015: Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak
In 2015, cucumbers from Mexico were linked to an outbreak of Salmonella that infected 838 people and contributed to four deaths, according to a warning from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in October 2015.
The outbreak strain was identified as Salmonella Poona. As of November 19, 2015, a total of 838 infections were reported in 38 states. At least 165 people weren hospitalized since July 3, 2015.
Four deaths were reported in California, Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma. The victims include a 99 year-old woman from San Diego, California, and a woman from Texas who died in late August. According to the Associated Press, she had other serious health issues and Salmonella was listed as a “contributing factor” in her death.
Multiple investigations traced the outbreak to cucumbers imported from Mexico by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, based in San Diego. The cucumbers were grown in northern Mexico and distributed nationwide.
The distributor supplied cucumbers to leading grocery stores like Walmart, Kroger, HEB, and Safeway. They were also used in dishes served at national restaurant chains like Red Lobster and Olive Garden.
Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce recalled cucumbers on September 4. They were sold under the “Limited Edition” label from August 1 through September 3, 2015.
On September 11, Custom Produce recalled for cucumbers that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The “slicer” or “American” style cucumbers were grown in northern Baja Mexico and sold under the “Fat Boy®” brand.
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Although most healthy adults recover within a week without needing medical attention, Salmonella infections can spread to the bloodstream and become life-threatening — especially for young children, older adults, and people with weak immune systems.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include:
- fever
- abdominal cramps
- diarrhea that may be bloody
- nausea and vomiting
- weakness and fatigue
Do I have a Cucumber Salmonella Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting cucumber induced Salmonella cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Salmonella after eating recalled cucumbers, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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