Cucumbers Recalled in 26 States Following a Major Salmonella Outbreak

If you recently stocked up on fresh vegetables for a healthy snack, make sure to check the sticker on your cucumbers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of cucumbers grown in Sonora, Mexico by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. following a salmonella outbreak. So far, 68 people have reported illnesses, and at least 18 of them have been hospitalized.

What cucumbers are part of the recall?

VIA FDA.GOV

The recall includes all sizes of SunFed cucumbers grown by Agrotato in Mexico. The cucumbers were sold at stores including Walmart, Costco, Albertsons and Wegmans between October 12 and November 26, 2024.

The grower distributed its cucumbers to retailers in the following 26 states: 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.

In addition, select Walmart stores in Texas recalled packages of Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices because the product may contain cucumbers supplied by SunFed.

The cucumbers could have been distributed further, reaching other states not listed above. Your cucumbers might have a sticker that says “SunFed Mexico” or no sticker at all. If the cukes don’t have a sticker, call your grocery store and ask if cucumbers sold there are part of the recall. Otherwise, stick with our food safety mantra: when in doubt, throw it out.

What should I do next?

If you have fresh cucumbers in the refrigerator, skip that snack if you don’t know where the vegetables were grown. To stay safe, wipe down the area of your fridge where you store cucumbers and throw out any food that may have come into contact with the cukes.

Here’s a refresher on everything you need to know about salmonella. If you feel ill or have any symptoms of a salmonella infection, contact your health care provider.