Dozens of people were infected with Salmonella after eating SunFed cucumbers from grocery stores, schools, assisted living facilities, restaurants, and more.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting SunFed Cucumber induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Salmonella, 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.
UPDATE: SunFed Cucumber Recalls Expand to Walmart, Other Stores
On November 4, 2024, the FDA posted an expanded list of recalls for cucumbers that were supplied by SunFed and recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak.
These additional recalls include fresh whole cucumbers, pre-sliced cucumbers, and products that were made with cucumbers (such as sushi and other items).
The expanded recall list includes information about specific grocery stores and states where the cucumbers were sold, but the cucumbers may have been sold in other states not listed below.
The following recalls have been linked to SunFed cucumbers:
- 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.
- Check the FDA for the most current list of recalls
SunFed Cucumbers Recalled After Salmonella Outbreak
In November 2024, SunFed Produce recalled fresh whole cucumbers after at least 68 people were infected in a Salmonella outbreak.
How Many People Got Sick?
According to the CDC Outbreak Investigation, SunFed cucumbers infected 68 people with Salmonella in 19 states between October and November 2024, including 18 people who were hospitalized due to a severe illness.
Health officials identified 6 illness clusters at two assisted living facilities, three school districts, and a restaurant. No deaths were reported. Laboratory tests did not predict any antibiotic-resistance.
When Were The Cucumbers Sold?
The recall includes all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers that were sold between October 12, 2024 through November 26, 2024 at grocery stores, schools, restaurants, food service distributors, assisted living facilities, and other companies. Some of the cucumbers were sold at Walmart, Wegmans, Albertsons, Costco, and other grocery stores.
How To Identify Recalled Cucumbers
The recalled cucumbers were grown in Sonora, Mexico, by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V., and sold in the U.S. by SunFed Produce LLC.
The individual cucumbers may have a sticker showing “SunFed Mexico” and a PLU Number. They were also sold to retailers in bulk cardboard boxes, generic white boxes, or black plastic crates.
If you are not sure if your cucumbers are part of the recall, throw them away. According to the CDC: “If you bought whole fresh American cucumbers during October 12 and November 26 and can’t tell where they are from throw them away.”
What States Sold These Cucumbers?
The recalled cucumbers were sold by SunFed and other importers in dozens of states, including (but not limited to): Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Lawsuits Filed After Cucumber Salmonella Outbreaks
Cucumbers have been a repeated source of Salmonella outbreaks in recent years, with hundreds of people sickened in dozens of states nationwide. Lawsuits have also been filed by several people who were infected with Salmonella.
How Can a Lawsuit Help?
Food poisoning lawsuits for Salmonella will typically seek financial compensation. If you were diagnosed with Salmonella after eating recalled cucumbers, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and seek reimbursement for your illness, medical bills, and more.
What Should I Do?
Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:
- 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
Do I Have a SunFed Cucumber Recall Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting SunFed Cucumber induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Salmonella, 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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