Cucumbers contaminated with salmonella bacteria may have sickened and hospitalized dozens of people in at least 25 states
, U.S. health officials said Wednesday. Testing detected salmonella in a cucumber distributed by Fresh Start Produce, of Delray Beach, Florida, which last week recalled whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17 to May 21, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Further testing is underway to see if that strain of salmonella is causing the outbreak. The produce should no longer be available in stores.
Wash items and surfaces that may have been in contact with the produce using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher. The CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration also are investigating an outbreak of a second type of salmonella that has sickened at least 158 people in nearly two dozen states to see whether it's connected to the same food. The outbreaks share several similarities, the agencies said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Salmonella outbreak may be linked to recalled cucumbers, CDC saysCucumbers contaminated with salmonella bacteria may have sickened and hospitalized dozens of people in at least 25 states.
Read more »
FDA: Whole Cucumbers Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella ContaminationThe cucumbers were recalled on Saturday, after Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture testing found a produce sample tested positive for Salmonella.
Read more »
Cucumbers recalled in 14 states due to salmonella riskThere is no evidence anyone has gotten the bird flu from eating eggs. Experts say fully cooking eggs reduces the risk of illnesses like the bird flu and salmonella.
Read more »
Cucumbers recalled in 14 states due to salmonella riskThere is no evidence anyone has gotten the bird flu from eating eggs. Experts say fully cooking eggs reduces the risk of illnesses like the bird flu and salmonella.
Read more »
Cucumbers recalled in 14 US states over salmonella concernsThe recalled cucumbers were shipped directly to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors in 14 states, the FDA said.
Read more »
Whole, fresh cucumbers sold in 14 states recalled due to possible salmonellaA Florida-based producer issued a recall with the Food and Drug Administration.
Read more »