FDA issues most deadly recall alert for vegetable that could KILL if eaten
The FDA has given cucumbers linked to a multi-state salmonella outbreak its deadliest classification.
Last month, Louisiana-based Supreme Service Solutions LLC, or Supreme Produce, voluntarily recalled 75,000 pounds of snack trays containing cucumbers bought from Bedner Growers Inc because they were contaminated with the deadly bacteria salmonella.
Bedner Growers Inc has been the subject of a larger salmonella outbreak in cucumbers sold in 18 states that has caused 45 illnesses and 16 hospitalizations.
The recall included 16 different snack trays, salads and premade vegetable bowls purchased between May 8 and May 21, 2025.
They were sold in Kroger stores in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, Arkansas and Michigan.
The FDA Tuesday designated the ongoing recall 'Class I,' which describes 'a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death,' according to the agency.
No illnesses have been specifically linked to the cucumbers from Supreme Produce designated as Class I.
Salmonella, which is caused by eating foods contaminated with animal feces, strikes 1.3million Americans every year, hospitalizes 26,500 and kills around 400.
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While most people recover, children or older people may suffer deadly bloodstream infections due to having weakened immune systems.
Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps that begin six hours to six days after initial infection, according to the CDC.
Investigators in the initial Bedner Growers salmonella outbreak found the bacteria from samples on the farm that matches those of people who got sick.
It was detected as part of a follow-up inspection in April to a 2024 outbreak that sickened 551 people and led to 155 hospitalizations in 34 states and Washington, D.C.
In that 2024 outbreak, investigators found salmonella bacteria linked to many of the illnesses in untreated canal water used at farms operated by Bedner Growers and Thomas Produce Company.
Contaminated products should already be past their shelf-life and be out of distribution.
The FDA urged consumers who bought recalled cucumbers to immediately discard them.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products may obtain additional information by contacting Bedner Growers, Inc at 866-222-9180, M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT.
Product UPC Purchase dates
Cucumber Bowl with Ranch Dip 850054894519 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Cucumber Slices W/Tajin 850053685699 05/08/2021 to 05/21/2025
Fruit and Veg Tray 850065403748 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Cucumber Carrot Ranch Pack 850065403557 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Large Vegetable Tray 850054894571 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Vegetable Bowl $5 850065403380 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Vegetable Bowl $10 860010507131 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Vegetable Ranch Tray No Dip Small 850054894335 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Chef Salad 850065403328 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Family Cobb Salad 850054894625 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Individual Garden Salad 850054894618 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Individual Greek Salad 850054894649 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Family Garden Salad 850054894601 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Individual Cobb Salad 850054894632 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Southwest Salad 850065403069 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
Cucumber w/Ranch Snack Cup 850065403144 05/08/2025 to 05/21/2025
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