At least 68 people, including 18 who were hospitalized, have fallen ill in aSalmonellaoutbreak linked to cucumbers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Federal investigators identified cucumbers grown in Sonora, Mexico, from SunFed Produce, LLC as a potential source of contamination.The cucumbers were distributed in 26 states and several locations in Canada and sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26.

The cucumbers were packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with “SunFed” or generic white boxes and black plastic crates labeled with a sticker with the grower’s name (Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.).The individual cucumbers may also have a sticker that shows “SunFed Mexico.”

“As soon as we learned of this issue, we immediately acted to protect consumers. We are working closely with authorities and the implicated ranch to determine the possible cause,” Craig Slate, the president of SunFed,said in a statement. “Here at SunFed, food safety and consumer health and wellness have been our priorities for more than 30 years. We require all of our growers to strictly comply with the FDA food safety requirements.”

Salmonella, a common bacteria, is a leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States. It can contaminate a variety of food sources. In recent years,Salmonellaoutbreaks have been found in eggs, pet turtles, raw cookie dough, and peanut butter.

Most people who have aSalmonellainfection start feeling sick within six hours to several days after consuming contaminated food. Symptoms typically include crampy diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting.

Most people recover at home without lasting health problems. However, severe symptoms—such as dehydration, bloody stools, or a high fever—may require medical intervention. Infants, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to complications and should seek prompt care if symptoms worsen.

If you have any of the affected cucumbers, do not consume them. Throw them out or return them to the store for a refund. You can call SunFed’s recall hotline at (888) 542-5849 if you have questions.

What This Means For YouIf you purchased cucumbers labeled with SunFed Produce, check for the recall details and avoid consuming them. Dispose of or return the affected produce to the store for a refund. Salmonella can cause serious illness, especially for young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

What This Means For You

If you purchased cucumbers labeled with SunFed Produce, check for the recall details and avoid consuming them. Dispose of or return the affected produce to the store for a refund. Salmonella can cause serious illness, especially for young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Investigation update:Salmonellaoutbreak, cucumbers, November 2024.Food and Drug Administration.Sunfed Produce, LLC recalls whole fresh American cucumbers because of possible health risks due toSalmonella.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Symptoms ofSalmonellainfection.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.PreventingSalmonellainfection.

Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Investigation update:Salmonellaoutbreak, cucumbers, November 2024.Food and Drug Administration.Sunfed Produce, LLC recalls whole fresh American cucumbers because of possible health risks due toSalmonella.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Symptoms ofSalmonellainfection.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.PreventingSalmonellainfection.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Investigation update:Salmonellaoutbreak, cucumbers, November 2024.

Food and Drug Administration.Sunfed Produce, LLC recalls whole fresh American cucumbers because of possible health risks due toSalmonella.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Symptoms ofSalmonellainfection.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.PreventingSalmonellainfection.

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