SunFed recalls cucumbers in US and Canada over salmonella risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that cucumbers shipped to 13 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.

SunFed Produce, an Arizona-based company, issued the recall for cucumbers sold between October 12 and November 26.

The FDA reported no illnesses linked to the contaminated produce at this time.

However, consumers who purchased cucumbers during this period are urged to check with the store where they bought them to determine if they are part of the recall.

Affected cucumbers should be discarded, and individuals are advised to thoroughly wash any items or surfaces that may have come into contact with the cucumbers using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher.

Salmonella infection typically manifests between six hours and six days after exposure, with symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.

While most people recover without treatment within a week, certain groups—including young children, adults over 65, and individuals with weakened immune systems—are at higher risk for more severe illness.

This recall follows a separate salmonella outbreak earlier this summer, which sickened 450 people in the U.S. after consuming contaminated cucumbers.