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.