Friday, December 6, 2024

Update on Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Imported Cucumbers; Additional Distributors Recall Cucumbers

FDA, CDC, and state partners continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to cucumbers.  FDA is working closely with implicated firms to determine whether additional recalls of American/slicer cucumbers, processed recalled cucumbers, and products made with recalled cucumbers may be necessary. On December 3, 2024, Walmart recalled Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices sold at stores in TX. On December 4, 2024, JFE, Supreme Produce, and Yummi Sushi initiated recalls of food products containing recalled cucumbers at Kroger stores in AZ, CO, LA, TX, and WY, and King Soopers stores in CO.

There have been no additional cases since reported on November 29, 2024.

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 68
Hospitalizations: 18
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: November 16, 2024
States with Cases: AK, CA, CO, IA, IL, MA, MT, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI and WY
Product Distribution*: AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states


FDA Outbreak Investigation
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-cucumbers-november-2024
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (November 2024)
Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled cucumbers or products containing recalled cucumbers. Multiple companies issue recalls.
Content current as of:
12/05/2024

Current Update
December 5, 2024

FDA, CDC, and state partners continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to cucumbers.

FDA is working closely with implicated firms to determine whether additional recalls of American/slicer cucumbers, processed recalled cucumbers, and products made with recalled cucumbers may be necessary. 
  • On December 3, 2024, Walmart recalled Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices sold at stores in TX. 
  • On December 4, 2024, JFE, Supreme Produce, and Yummi Sushi initiated recalls of food products containing recalled cucumbers at Kroger stores in AZ, CO, LA, TX, and WY, and King Soopers stores in CO.

FDA’s investigation remains ongoing.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jfe-franchising-inc-recalls-limited-number-cucumber-products-because-possible-health-risk
JFE Franchising, Inc. Recalls A Limited Number of Cucumber Products Because Of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 04, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  December 04, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages   Produce
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness/Salmonella
Company Name:  JFE Franchising, Inc.
Brand Name: Snowfruit  Snowfox
Product Description:  Multiple products with cucumbers

Company Announcement

Houston, TX (December 4, 2024) - JFE Franchising, Inc. of Houston, TX, is recalling a limited number of products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Symptoms of salmonellosis usually start 6 hours to 6 days after infection and last 4 to 7 days.

There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date.

This recall is in connection to a previous recall released by Sunfed Produce, LLC. dated November 27, 2024. Products involved in this recall were packed between October 12, 2024, and November 29, 2024.

All items were sold in plastic containers under the SNOWFRUIT or SNOWFOX label and sold at select Kroger retail stores in Texas, Louisiana, Wyoming, Arizona, and Colorado.

Affected SNOWFRUIT items can be identified by reviewing the product label SNOWFRUIT Product LabelsExternal Link Disclaimer. for any combination of both an affected SELL BY date AND an affected LOT listed below. A complete list of locations where the affected SNOWFRUIT product was sold is available here SNOWFRUIT Store ListExternal Link Disclaimer.

Affected SNOWFOX items can be identified by reviewing the product label SNOWFOX Product LabelsExternal Link Disclaimer. A complete list of locations where the affected SNOWFOX product was sold is available here SNOWFOX Stores ListExternal Link Disclaimer.

Consumers who have purchased affected SNOWFRUIT or SNOWFOX products are urged to not consume the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the products. Consumers with questions may contact the company at hello@snowfruit.com or hello@snowfox.com.

JFE Franchising, Inc. is committed to implementing all measures necessary to fully resolve this situation. The safety and wellbeing of our consumers is our top priority.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/walmart-inc-recalls-marketside-fresh-cut-cucumber-slices-34-texas-stores-because-possible-health
Walmart Inc. Recalls Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices in 34 Texas Stores Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 03, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  December 04, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:   Potential Foodborne Illness/Salmonella
Company Name:  Walmart Inc.
Brand Name:  Marketside
Product Description:   Cut cucumber slices

Company Announcement

BENTONVILLE, Ark. Dec. 3, 2024 – Following a recall initiated by SunFed Produce, LLC, Walmart Inc. has voluntarily recalled Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices, produced in select stores, due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated because this product may contain recalled whole cucumbers supplied by SunFed Produce, LLC of Rio Rico, AZ, which initiated a recall after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) notified SunFed that the cucumbers described above were associated with reported salmonellosis illnesses between October 12 – November 15, 2024.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism entering the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Symptoms of salmonellosis usually start six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days.
The Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices, produced in select stores, were available at 34 Walmart stores located in Texas (See Link)

Consumers should take the following actions:

Check to see if you have recalled Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices.

Anyone with the recalled product in their possession should not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled product. We also encourage them to clean and sanitize surfaces that could have come into contact with the recalled product to reduce cross-contamination.

Recalled products should be thrown out or destroyed so they may not be consumed or returned to the point of purchase.

Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled product are advised to visit https://www.walmart.com/helpExternal Link Disclaimer or contact Walmart’s Customer Care Team at 1-800-925-6278.

If you think you have consumed a recalled product and do not feel well, contact your healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions should visit https://www.walmart.com/helpExternal Link Disclaimer or contact Walmart’s Customer Care Team at 1-800-925-6278.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/yummi-sushi-llc-voluntarily-recalls-cucumber-products-because-possible-health-risk
Yummi Sushi LLC Voluntarily Recalls Cucumber Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 04, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  December 05, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness/Salmonella
Company Name:  Yummi Sushi LLC
Brand Name:  Yummi Sushi
Product Description:  Multiple sushi products with cucumber
Company Announcement
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Yummi Sushi LLC. of Farmers Branch, TX is assisting in a voluntary Kroger Store recall for cucumbers purchased from Sunfed Produce LLC Recall (purchased from Kroger Stores) due to possible contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Recalled produce was distributed in Kroger retail stores located in TX.

Products are packaged in clear-plastic grab-n-go containers of various sizes with the appearance of cut produce. Retail packaged items: Best By Date is located on package label.

Labels Example* see below link.

*Note: Address line will be specific to store of purchase.

The potential contamination was discovered by SunFed who initiated their recall after the US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) notified SunFed that the cucumbers described above were associated with reported salmonellosis illnesses between October 12 – November 15, 2024. SunFed is also contacting each of its direct buyers to advise them of the recall. No other products sold by or farms supplying to SunFed are implicated in this recall.

There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date for items purchased from Supreme. The company ceased the production of items utilizing the recalled cucumbers and completed sanitation procedures.

Consumers should not consume and instead should discard the product. The product(s) involved is past its shelf life and should already be out of distribution, but if consumers have any product they question, discard it.

Consumers with questions should contact SunFed’s recall hotline (888) 542-5849, M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST.

Supreme Service Solutions LLC Voluntarily Recalls Supreme Produce Cucumber Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 04, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  December 05, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Produce
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness/Salmonella
Company Name:  Supreme Produce
Brand Name:  Supreme Produce
Product Description:  Mutiple items with cucumbers
Company Announcement
Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Supreme Service Solutions LLC. (dba Supreme Produce) of Farmers Branch, TX is assisting in a voluntary Kroger Store recall for cucumbers purchased from Sunfed Produce LLC Recall (purchased from Kroger Stores) due to possible contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Recalled produce was distributed in Kroger and King Soopers retail stores located in TX and CO.

Products are packaged in clear-plastic grab-n-go containers of various sizes with the appearance of cut produce. Retail packaged items: Best By Date is located on package bottom label.
The potential contamination was discovered by SunFed who initiated their recall after the US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) notified SunFed that the cucumbers described above were associated with reported salmonellosis illnesses between October 12 – November 15, 2024. SunFed is also contacting each of its direct buyers to advise them of the recall. No other products sold by or farms supplying to SunFed are implicated in this recall.

There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported to date for items purchased from Supreme. The company ceased the production of items utilizing the recalled cucumbers and completed sanitation procedures.

Consumers should not consume and instead should discard the product. The product(s) involved is past its shelf life and should already be out of distribution, but if consumers have any product they question, discard it.

Consumers with questions should contact SunFed’s recall hotline (888) 542-5849, M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST.

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