Whole fresh cucumbers grown by Florida-based Bedner Growers, Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. have been recalled after testing positive for potential salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The affected cucumbers were distributed between April 29 and May 19, 2025, and may still be within their shelf life. They could currently be found in homes, grocery stores, restaurants, and other food service facilities.
Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Cucumbers
Investigations including epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback data have confirmed that the cucumbers are likely responsible for a multi-state salmonella outbreak. As of now, 26 people have fallen ill, with 9 hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Several individuals became sick after consuming cucumbers while on cruise ships departing from Florida.
States Affected and How to Spot the Recalled Produce
The cucumbers were shipped to at least 15 states:
California, Colorado, Kansas, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee.
The CDC warns that the actual number of infections is likely higher, as many individuals recover without medical treatment and are not tested.
The recalled cucumbers are not organic and may have been sold individually or in smaller packages labeled “supers, selects,” or “plains.” Other than the distributor and grower names — Bedner Growers Inc. and Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. — there are no specific UPCs or lot numbers provided.
What You Should Do
If you have cucumbers at home and are unsure of their source, throw them out. When dining out or ordering meals that include cucumbers, ask your server or food provider about the source.
For symptoms of salmonella and more safety guidelines, visit the CDC’s official salmonella resource page.
