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Cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers and distributed by Recent Begin Produce Gross sales are being recalled because the Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates a salmonella outbreak linked to the product.
Among the cucumbers doubtlessly contaminated with salmonella had been bought at three Bedner’s Farm Recent Market places in South Florida between April 29 and Might 14, the FDA mentioned Wednesday.
Others from the Florida-based grower had been despatched to retailers, distribution facilities, wholesalers and meals service distributors.
Among the cucumbers doubtlessly contaminated with salmonella had been bought at three Bedner’s Farm Recent Market places in South Florida between April 29 and Might 14. (FDA)
There have been 26 cases of individuals turning into sick throughout 15 states within the salmonella outbreak that the FDA is investigating in connection to the cucumbers.
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States which have seen circumstances embrace Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, in response to the FDA.
Of the identified circumstances of salmonella diseases doubtlessly linked to the cucumbers, 9 have required hospitalization, the company mentioned.
The FDA mentioned it’s “working to determine where potentially contaminated product was distributed,” noting it was “aware” of some “available at both restaurant and retail locations.”
The FDA mentioned it’s “working to determine where potentially contaminated product was distributed.” (Sarah Silbiger / Getty Pictures)
Doubtlessly contaminated cucumbers bought to distributors, eating places and retailers sported “supers,” “selects” or “plains” labeling, in response to the company. The FDA urged such entities to let their prospects know of the “potential health concern.”
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They need to additionally completely clear any bins, shows or areas that the doubtless contaminated cucumbers touched and get rid of any merchandise that had been stored in the identical bin as them, the FDA mentioned.
The company instructed shoppers to toss out cucumbers if they’re not sure of whether or not they got here from Bedner Growers and to inquire in regards to the supply of cucumbers at eating places whereas eating out.
They need to additionally give locations that got here into contact with doubtlessly contaminated cucumbers a rigorous cleansing in the event that they purchased them, it mentioned.
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Individuals who get sick with a salmonella an infection sometimes exhibit signs like diarrhea, fever and belly cramps, in response to the FDA. They usually seem 12 to 72 hours after consuming meals contaminated with salmonella.
“Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have symptoms of a Salmonella infection after eating potentially contaminated cucumbers,” the FDA suggested shoppers.
