The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a public health warning following an outbreak of Salmonella infections across 15 states, linked to whole cucumbers.
As of the latest update, 26 people have fallen ill and nine have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The cucumbers in question were grown by Bedner Growers Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Inc. between April 29 and May 19, 2025.
The affected states include:
California, Colorado, Kansas, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee.
However, the CDC cautions that the outbreak may extend beyond the currently known cases. “The true number of sick people is likely much higher than the number reported,” the agency said, noting that many individuals recover without medical treatment and are not tested for Salmonella.
The first illness linked to this outbreak was reported on April 2, with cases occurring through April 28. Since it typically takes several weeks to confirm whether a person is part of a larger outbreak, newer cases may not yet be reflected in official counts.
In addition, the CDC revealed that seven people who became ill had taken cruises within a week of falling sick. These individuals had traveled on five different cruise ships departing from Florida between March 30 and April 12.
The CDC, along with state health departments, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory agencies, is continuing to investigate the source and scope of the outbreak. Consumers are advised to check for recent cucumber purchases and stay alert for further updates from public health officials.
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