Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (November 2024)
Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled cucumbers or products containing recalled cucumbers. Multiple companies issue recalls.
Product
American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico and sold by importers on or after October 12, 2024 and products containing recalled cucumbers have been recalled by multiple companies.
More information is included in the table of recalled products below.
Symptoms of Salmonella Infection
Illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating food that is contaminated with Salmonella, and the symptoms usually last four to seven days. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections.
Stores Affected
Recalled products were distributed to food service customers and multiple retailers in AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.
More information, including available retailer information is included in the table of recalled products below.
Distribution has been confirmed for states listed above, but product may have been distributed further, reaching additional states.
Status
Ongoing; updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
Recommendation
- Retailers and distributors that purchased recalled products from SunFed Produce, Baloian Farms, or Russ Davis should discard any recalled product and notify their customers of the recall.
- Recalled cucumbers were packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the SunFed or Pamela label, in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that says Agrotato, S.A. de C.V, or in clear plastic packages of various sizes with a 7-digit lot code beginning with “X”.
- Retailers that have or had recalled product should clean and sanitize any areas that could have come into contact with recalled products. If recalled cucumbers were sold in bulk bins or displays, retailers should discard the contents and use extra care to clean and sanitize bins and displays before refilling.
- Retailers and distributors that received cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. should stop use of the product.
- Retailers that are unsure if they received recalled product may need to contact their supplier.
- Consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers for recalled cucumbers, processed recalled cucumbers, and products containing recalled cucumbers. More information is included in the table of recalled products below.
- If you have recalled products, throw them away, and clean and sanitize surfaces they touched. Customers who purchased recalled cucumbers may be notified by their grocery store to discard recalled cucumbers.
- If you bought whole, fresh American/slicer cucumbers on or after October 12, 2024, and can’t tell where they are from, ask your purchase location if they are part of the recall or throw them away.
- Contact your health care provider if you think you may have symptoms of a Salmonella infection after eating recalled cucumbers.
Current Update
December 5, 2024
FDA, CDC, and state partners continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to cucumbers.
FDA is working closely with implicated firms to determine whether additional recalls of American/slicer cucumbers, processed recalled cucumbers, and products made with recalled cucumbers may be necessary. On December 3, 2024, Walmart recalled Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices sold at stores in TX. On December 4, 2024, JFE, Supreme Produce, and Yummi Sushi initiated recalls of food products containing recalled cucumbers at Kroger stores in AZ, CO, LA, TX, and WY, and King Soopers stores in CO.
FDA’s investigation remains ongoing.
Case Count Map Provided by CDC
Map of U.S. Distribution of Recalled Cucumbers
Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 68
Hospitalizations: 18
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: November 16, 2024
States with Cases: AK, CA, CO, IA, IL, MA, MT, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI and WY
Product Distribution*: AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states
Recalled Products
Please see the companies’ press releases for additional information about recalled products. The following table is a courtesy copy from the FDA.
| Product(s) | Brand(s) | Packaging | Retail Store(s)/ Distribution | Recall Date | Recall Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole American Cucumbers | SunFed | "SunFed Mexico" Sticker | 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 | 2024-11-27 | SunFed Produce Recall |
| Whole American Cucumbers; 6 pack | Pamela; PamPak | Clear PamPak branded bag of 6 individual cucumbers and/or loose/untagged cucumbers | City Market (CO, UT, WY); King Soopers (CO, WY); Smart & Final (AZ, CA, NV) | 2024-11-29 | Baloian Farms Recall |
| Peak Cucumber; Cucumber Super Select; Cucumber; Garden Salad W/ Ranch Dressing; Turkey Havarti Wrap; Bacon Avocado Wrap; Garden Salad; Cucumber 1/4" Slice/Skin-on; Cucumber Diced; Cucumber 1/4" Peeled Sliced | Russ Davis; Crazy Fresh; Quick & Easy; Kowalski's Markets | Clear plastic packages of various sizes marked with a 7-digit lot code preceded by an “X” on the top labeling | IA, IL, KS, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, SD, WI, and WY | 2024-12-01 | Russ Davis Recall |
| Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices | Marketside | Clear plastic container | Walmart (TX) | 2024-12-03 | Walmart Recall |
| Cucumber Slices with Tajin; Vegetable Bowl; Mixed Melon, Cucumber & Tajin; Cucumber, Lime & Tajin; Large Vegetable Tray; Vegetable Bowl; Cucumber Bowl with Ranch; Small Vegetable Tray; Garden Salad; Family Garden Salad; Family Cobb Salad; Cobb Salad; Cucumber with Ranch; Chef Salad; Watermelon & Cucumber w/ Tajin; Cucumber Salad; Spicy Cucumber Salad | Snowfruit; Snowfox | Plastic containers of various sizes | Kroger (AZ, CO, LA, TX, WY) | 2024-12-04 | JFE Recall |
| Large Vegetable Tray 42OZ; Vegetable Bowl Vegetable Bowl 26OZ; Vegetable Ranch Tray No Dip Small 19.50OZz; Chef Salad; Family Cobb Salad; Individual Garden Salad 12OZ; Individual Greek Salad 12OZ; Family Garden Salad 24OZ; Individual Cobb Salad 11OZ; Southwest Salad 11OZ; Cucumber w/ Ranch Snack Cup; Cucumber Slices W/Tajin 10OZ; Cucumber Bowl with Ranch dip | Supreme Produce | Clear-plastic grab-n-go containers of various sizes | Kroger (CO, TX); King Soopers (CO, TX) | 2024-12-04 | Supreme Produce Recall |
| Sushi rolls, Combos, Platters, Poke Bowls, Bao Buns, Chef Specials | Yummi Sushi | Clear-plastic grab-n-go containers of various sizes | Kroger (TX) | 2024-12-04 | Yummi Sushi Recall |
Images for Consumers: Recalled Cucumbers
Images for Consumers: Products Containing Recalled Cucumbers
Product Images for Retailers and Distributors
International Distribution
The SunFed Produce and Baloian Farms recalls impact markets outside of the United States.
Customer information provided by the SunFed Produce shows that product was also distributed to Canadian provinces, including Alberta, British Columbia, Calgary, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.
Customer information provided by Baloian shows that product was also distributed to the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.
Previous Updates
December 2, 2024
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico.
As of November 26, 2024, a total of 68 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 19 states. Of the 50 people for whom information is available, 18 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Of the 33 people interviewed, 27 (82%) reported eating cucumbers.
On November 27, 2024, SunFed Produce initiated a voluntary recall of all sizes of American/slicer cucumbers that were grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico. On November 29, 2024, Baloian Farms initiated a voluntary recall of all sizes of American/slicer cucumbers that were grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. On December 1, 2024, Russ Davis initiated a voluntary recall of American/slicer cucumbers and multiple products containing recalled cucumbers. Products containing recalled cucumbers include: Crazy Fresh Garden Salad W/ Ranch Dressing, Quick & Easy Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing, Crazy Fresh Turkey Havarti Wrap, Quick & Easy Bacon Avocado Wrap, Crazy Fresh Bacon Avocado Wrap, and Kowalski’s Market Garden Salad.
FDA is working with the recalling firms and their direct customers to determine if additional downstream customer recalls are necessary. FDA is also working with additional importers that received cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.
FDA’s investigation is ongoing and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
November 29, 2024
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico.
As of November 26, 2024, a total of 68 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 19 states. Of the 50 people for whom information is available, 18 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Of the 33 people interviewed, 27 (82%) reported eating cucumbers.
On November 27, 2024, SunFed Produce, LLC initiated a voluntary recall of all sizes of American/slicer cucumbers that were grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico. SunFed Produce, LLC distributed recalled products to retail and foodservice 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. Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states.
FDA is working with SunFed Produce, LLC and their direct customers to determine if additional downstream customer recalls are necessary. FDA is also working with additional importers that received cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.
FDA’s investigation is ongoing and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Who to Contact
Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.
To report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction),
visit Industry and Consumer Assistance.