It’s not a good day for cucumber lovers. Skip the gin cooler and make alternative plans for that cucumber salad because there has been a major recall on whole cucumbers, and you’re going to want to avoid these particular cukes. The CDC, along with public health officials, is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections that have been linked to whole cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Inc. The cucumbers in question were sold between April 29 and May 19, 2025.
As you may know, Salmonella infections can cause stomach cramps, fever, and diarrhea anywhere from six hours to six days following consumption of the bacteria. While most people tend to recover on their own, severe cases can require medical treatment and even hospitalization—which unfortunately happens to be the case with this recall. To date, there have been nine reported hospitalizations.
The contaminated cucumbers were distributed to stores, restaurants, and other facilities across the country, with reported sicknesses in California, Colorado, Kansas, Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, North and South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New York. The affected cucumbers may still have a viable shelf life throughout this week, so double-check what’s in your fridge.
Additionally, the cucumbers may have been sold either individually or in small packages with labels including “supers,” “selects,” or “plains.” Organic cucumbers are not affected.
The CDC recommends that if you have any cucumbers at home and can’t determine where they’re from, throw them out. If you are out to eat throughout this week, ask if the restaurant’s cucumbers are from Bedner Growers or Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. Finally, wash any surfaces or items that may have come in contact with your cucumbers using hot, soapy water and/or disinfectant.
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