Recall Initiation
A Florida company is recalling cucumbers after testing revealed Salmonella contamination.
Source of Information
The recall was initiated following a positive test result from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
FDA Involvement
The FDA is conducting whole genome sequencing to determine if the contaminated cucumbers are linked to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak
Salmonella Africana Outbreak
The FDA is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Africana infections affecting at least 141 people
Affected Locations
The FDA has not yet disclosed where the infected individuals reside.
Company Involved
Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, FL, is the company recalling whole cucumbers shipped between May 17 and May 21.