FDA Reports Cucumber-linked Salmonella Outbreak Over, No Information on Source at Farm

FDA has released notice the the Salmonella outbreak associated with cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc., of Boynton Beach, Florida, and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., of Delray, Florida, is over. There have been 69 total cases with 22 hospitalizations.

Epidemiologic and traceback information demonstrated that cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc., in Boynton Beach, Florida, were the source of illnesses in this outbreak.  As part of this investigation, FDA collected a product sample of Bedner Growers, Inc., cucumbers from a distribution center in Pennsylvania. Salmonella was detected in the sample of cucumbers. Whole Genome Sequencing analysis determined that the product sample contained Salmonella Montevideo, which matched the strain of Salmonella linked to illnesses in this outbreak.

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 69
Hospitalizations: 22
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: May 29, 2025
States with Cases: AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, and VA
Product Distribution: Nationwide

Outbreak Investigations & Safety Advisories
FDA Human Foods Program
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (May 2025)
CDC declares outbreak over. FDA’s investigation is complete.

Current Update
June 30, 2025

NJ Establishment Recalls Bologna Products for Mislabeling....Sliding Some Pork Into the Formulation

Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc., a Union, N.J., establishment, is recalling approximately 143,416 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna due to misbranding - the various bologna products subject to recall contain meat or poultry source materials that are not declared on the product labels.  The problem was discovered when FSIS was notified by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of a complaint received through the OIG’s hotline. FSIS investigated the complaint and determined that the products contained source materials that were not declared on the label.

Interesting to consider how someone knew the contents of the meat products were wrong in order to file a complaint.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/gaisers-european-style-provisions-inc--recalls-ready-eat-meat-and-poultry-bologna
Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Bologna Products Due to Misbranding

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2025 – Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc., a Union, N.J., establishment, is recalling approximately 143,416 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna due to misbranding, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The various bologna products subject to recall contain meat or poultry source materials that are not declared on the product labels.

Imported Spicy Tofu Recalled Due to Undeclared Sesame

Shang Hao Jia, Inc. of South El Monte, CA is recalling 50 cases of Danshi brand Spicy Shredded Tofu, because it may contains undeclared sesame.    The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a FDA inspection of the foreign manufacturer that product containing sesame was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sesame.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/shang-hao-jia-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-danshi-brand-spicy-shredded-tofu
Shang Hao Jia, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Danshi Brand Spicy Shredded Tofu

FDA Issues Warning Letter to CA Manufacturer of Pizza and Sandwiches

FDA issues a Warning Letter to Revolution Foods of Commerce, CA. a manufacturer of ready-to-eat (RTE) packaged food products including cheese pizzas and cheese sandwiches.  Some of the highlights of this report include:

• Although the company evaluated the hazard of undeclared allergens due to incorrect labels at the packaging and labeling application step, they did not identify it as a hazard requiring a preventive control and did not include any rationale for not doing so. The facility manufactures packaged food products containing different allergenic profiles, such as  Double Cheese Torta sandwich (milk, soy, and wheat) and Cheese Pizza Kits (milk, soy, and wheat) so should have identified allergens as a concern.
• The hazard analysis for “Ready to Eat: Hot & Cold Entrees, Wraps, Salads, Snacks and Beverages” identified contamination with vegetative pathogens (cross-contamination) as a hazard requiring a preventive control at the (b)(4) steps (where RTE food is exposed to the environment prior to packaging). The packaged food does not receive any further lethal treatment or otherwise include a control measure (such as a formulation lethal to the pathogen) that would significantly minimize the pathogen. The written sanitation procedures (“SSOPs”) which identify cleaning and sanitizing operations for equipment and the facility. However, these procedures did not address monitoring of employee handwashing prior to donning gloves and touching RTE ingredients that they assemble into packaged meals, such as Double Cheese Torta sandwiches and Cheese Pizza Kits.
• In addition, environmental monitoring is required if contamination of an RTE food with an environmental pathogen is a hazard requiring a preventive control (see 21 CFR 117.165(a)(3)). However, there was no environmental monitoring program.
• There were also some misbranding issues.

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/revolution-foods-pbc-690586-04072025

WARNING LETTER
Revolution Foods, PBC
MARCS-CMS 690586 — April 07, 2025

FDA Issues Warning Letter To California Baker for Lack of Sanitation Controls

FDA issued a Warning Letter to Marin Baking LLC, a manufacturer of ready-to-eat (RTE) bread products, located in San Rafael, CA.  There were a number of issues including:

• Allergen preventive controls did not include procedures, practices, and processes for ensuring protection of food from allergen cross-contact, including during storage, handling, and use; and for food labeling to ensure the food is not misbranded 
• Sanitation procedures were not completely followed, including not following schedule cleaning procedures.  
• Did not have adequate sanitation verification procedures.
• Did not have adequate controls in place for allergen cross-contact, as evidenced by observations involving sesame seeds. 
• The facility’s written hazard analysis did not consider recontamination with environmental pathogens, such as Salmonella, at all steps where  RTE bread products are exposed to the environment. 
• There were issues with rodents and insects.

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/marin-baking-llc-700600-05282025
WARNING LETTER

Marin Baking LLC
MARCS-CMS 700600 — May 28, 2025
Recipient:
Farid M. Radwan, Co-owner
Michael D. Humphrey, Co-owner
Marin Baking LLC
1512 4th Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
United States

Michigan Confectionary Company Recalls Boxes of Chocolates for Undeclared Pecans

Kilwins Quality Confections, LLC., of Petoskey, Michigan, is voluntarily recalling Mocha Truffles because they may contain undeclared pecans.   The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a product containing pecans was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of pecans.

The recalled Mocha Truffles were distributed by Kilwins Quality Confections, LLC., and may have been sold at nine (9) Kilwins retail stores in the following cities: Orange Beach, AL, located at 4751 Main St, Unit F113; Coral Springs, FL; Vero Beach, FL; Winter Park, FL; Thomasville, GA; Annapolis, MD; Portsmouth, NH; Wilmington, NC, located at 16 Market St; and Alexandria, VA.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kilwins-quality-confections-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-pecans-mocha-truffles
Kilwins Quality Confections, LLC. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Mocha Truffles
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 25, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 25, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared pecans
Company Name:  Kilwins Quality Confections, LLC
Brand Name:   Kilwins
Product Description:  Mocha Truffles

USDA Issues Health Alert for Meat Sauce Produced Without Inspection by Indiana Establishment

USDA - FSIS is issuing a public health alert for meat sauce products produced without the benefit of federal inspection. The producer, Thompson’s Spanish Sauce Manufacturing, LLC, in Marion, Ind., does not have a federal grant of inspection. FSIS is issuing a public health alert because the company was unavailable to confirm their actions to remove affected products from commerce  The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities at a retail location in Roann, Ind., where FSIS investigators identified these thermally-processed meat sauce products for sale without a federal mark of inspection.

You wonder how they got this far without knowing more regarding regulations.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Meat Sauce Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection | Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Meat Sauce Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection

Oregon Firm Recalls Cheese Curds After Company Testing Finds Listeria

Face Rock Creamery of Bandon, Oregon is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds, 6oz. cups, Use By date 08292025, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the company which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has notified U.S. FDA and Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

The affected product was distributed in Trader Joe’s locations in Northern California (locations in Monterey, Fresno and all locations North) and Northern Nevada (locations in Carson City, Reno, and Sparks), and is identified by the following information:


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/face-rock-creamery-voluntarily-recalls-vampire-slayer-garlic-cheddar-curds-because-possible-health
Face Rock Creamery Voluntarily Recalls Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 20, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 21, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Face Rock Creamer
Brand Name:  Face Rock Creamery
Product Description:  Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds

Florida Firm Recalls Chocolate Mousse for Not Listing Allergens on Package

Sabores Fit Bakery of Kissimmee, FL is recalling MOUSSE DESSERTS, because they may contain undeclared Milk, Eggs, Soy Ingredients (Soybean oil, Soy Lecithin), Wheat, Tree Nuts (Almonds, Hazelnuts).  The recall was initiated after a routine inspection where it was discovered that product containing allergens was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Milk, Eggs, Soy Ingredients (Soybean oil, Soy Lecithin), Wheat, and Tree Nuts (Almonds, Hazelnuts). The recalling firm is in the process of implementing corrective actions, including implementing systems to improve labeling, traceability and strengthen our food safety moving forward.

MOUSSE DESSERTS were distributed in Florida, in the areas of Kissimmee and Orlando and they were able to be purchased by consumers in retail stores


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sabores-bakery-dba-sabores-tu-mesa-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-mousse-desserts
Sabores Bakery, Dba Sabores A Tu Mesa, Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Mousse Desserts
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 20, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 20, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk allergen
Company Name:  Sabores Fit Bakery
Brand Name:  Sabores A Tu Mesa
Product Description:  Mousse Desserts

PA Firm Recalls Dark Chocolate Product for Undeclared Milk Allergens, Two Distributors Also Issue Recalls

Weaver Nut Company, Inc., Ephrata, PA, is recalling the following chocolate products with specific lot codes, due to potential undeclared milk allergens.  The issue was discovered through a wholesale customer complaint upon receipt of shipment misaligned with updated product spec. followed by a lab test to confirm the milk presence.

Two distributor of this product produced by Weaver Nut also issued recalls

• International Foodsource, LLC of Randolph NJ is recalling 10 oz packages of Southeastern Grocers Dark Chocolate Nonpareils
• Lipari Foods of Warren, MI, is recalling its 14-ounce packages of JLM Branded “Dark Chocolate Nonpareils" 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/weaver-nut-company-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-chocolate-nonpareils
Weaver Nut Company Inc., Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Chocolate Nonpareils
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 17, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 18, 2025
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk allergen
Company Name:  Weaver Nut Company
Brand Name:  Weaver Nut Company
Product Description:  Semi sweet chocolate pareils with white or Christmas colored seeds

Chicken Alfredo Product Recalled After Linked to Listeria Outbreak Impacting 17 People

FSIS, FDA and public health partners are investigating an outbreak of Lm that are being linked to a chicken fettuccine alfredo product from  FreshRealm.   There are currently includes 17 ill people in 13 states. As of June 17, 2025, there have been three reported deaths and one fetal loss associated with this outbreak.  FreshRealm establishments in San Clemente, Calif., Montezuma, Ga., and Indianapolis, Ind., are recalling chicken fettuccine alfredo products that may be adulterated with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm).

The outbreak strain of Lm was isolated from ill people on dates ranging from August 2024 – May 2025. The same outbreak strain was isolated from a routine chicken fettuccine alfredo sample collected by FSIS in a FreshRealm establishment in March 2025. The lot of chicken fettuccine alfredo represented by this sample was held during sampling, destroyed, and never entered commerce. The subsequent investigations at the establishment that produced this product, and into the product ingredients, have not identified the source of contamination. FSIS also used purchase records from two ill people to trace purchased chicken fettuccine alfredo products to FreshRealm establishments. An additional two ill people verbally described chicken fettuccine alfredo products they purchased. FSIS identified products produced by FreshRealm that matched the descriptions during follow-up at the retail stores where they shopped. 

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 17

Hospitalizations: 16

Deaths: 3

Last Illness Onset: May 10, 2025

States with Cases: FL, IL, IN, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NV, OH, SC, TX, VA

Product Distribution: Nationwide

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/freshrealm-recalls-chicken-fettuccine-alfredo-products-due-possible-listeria
FreshRealm Recalls Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2025 – FreshRealm establishments in San Clemente, Calif., Montezuma, Ga., and Indianapolis, Ind., are recalling chicken fettuccine alfredo products that may be adulterated with an outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. Out of an abundance of caution, the company is voluntarily recalling all products produced prior to June 17, 2025, that are available in commerce under the following brand names.

Firm in Puerto Rico Recalls Tallow Produced Without Inspection

King Tallow LLC, in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, is recalling approximately 353 pounds of beef tallow that was processed, packaged, and labeled without the benefit of federal inspection.  FSIS discovered the problem after FSIS received an anonymous consumer complaint about beef tallow products void of the federal mark of inspection being sold in a retail location in Carolina, Puerto Rico. FSIS determined that King Tallow LLC purchased beef fat from an FSIS-regulated facility and further processed into tallow, portioned into jars, and relabeled the product without the benefit of FSIS inspection. The beef tallow products contain a nutrition facts label, leading people to believe that the product is safe for human consumption. King Tallow LLC does not possess a federal grant of inspection and is not authorized to produce products intended for human consumption.

This item was shipped to retail locations in Puerto Rico and do not bear the USDA mark of inspection.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/king-tallow-llc-recalls-beef-tallow-products-produced-without-benefit-inspection
King Tallow LLC Recalls Beef Tallow Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2025 – King Tallow LLC, in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, is recalling approximately 353 pounds of beef tallow that was processed, packaged, and labeled without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Imported Pistachio Cream

FDA and CDC are investigating a Salmonella outbreak liked to Emek-brand Pistachio Cream. The product has a use-by date of October 19, 2026 (TETT: 19/10/26 (DD/MM/YY)) and production code PNO: 241019. It is manufactured by Emek Dogal Saglik Urunleri Iklim Gida Insaat San Tic Ltd Sti in Turkey and imported into the United States.

"FDA was notified by the Minnesota Department of Health about a cluster of Salmonella illnesses and two Salmonella positive samples of Emek-brand Pistachio Cream product that matched clinical cases by whole genome sequencing (WGS) in this outbreak. As of June 13, 2025, a total of four cases infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from two states."

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 4
Hospitalizations: 1
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: May 19, 2025
States with Cases: MN, NJ


https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-pistachio-cream-june-2025
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Pistachio Cream (June 2025)
FDA recommends that you do not eat, sell, or serve Emek-brand Pistachio Cream. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Texas Farm Recalls Cucumbers After Internal Testing Program Finds Salmonella

Fuentes Farms of McAllen, Texas is recalling 71 Boxes of Fresh Cucumbers, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  The recall was as the result of a routine sampling program by the company which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the product as FDA and the company continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

Product was distributed in Texas by local vendors at the Flea Markets in the McAllen and Alamo Areas.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall and the recall is not part of any current food outbreaks; However, out of an abundance of caution, Fuentes Farms LLC is notifying all customers and urging anyone who may have purchased the item at the flea market or sold cucumbers from Lot # 357 (the implicated lot).

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fuentes-farms-llc-recalls-product-because-possible-health-risk
Fuentes Farms, LLC Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 13, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 16, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness – Salmonella
Company Name:  Fuentes Farms Inc.
Brand Name:  Fuentes Farms Inc
Product Description:  Cucumbers in bushel boxes

Retailer Recalls Chocolate Covered Almonds After Customer Finds Chocolate Covered Cashews

Meijer is announcing a recall of certain packages of Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds because they may also contain dark chocolate-covered cashews, which are not declared on the label. 

This recall was initiated after Meijer was informed of the issue by a customer who received the product.

Here is a case where there is probably improper line cleanout resulting in some cashew product getting mixed with almond product.  Since they are different nut allergens, a recall is needed.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/meijer-issues-recall-frederiks-dark-chocolate-almonds-due-presence-undeclared-cashews
Meijer Issues Recall on Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds Due to Presence of Undeclared Cashews
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 13, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 16, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared cashews
Company Name:   Meijer
Brand Name:  Frederick’s by Meijer
Product Description:  Dark Chocolate Almonds

Vitamin Gummies Recalled After Retail Customer's Allergy Testing Finds Undeclared Peanut

Company Announcement: June 12, 2025, Vita Warehouse Corp. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Welby® brand Vitamin B12 Energy Support gummy product 1000 mcg 140 gummies, Berkely Jensen® Vitamin B12 1000 mcg 250 Gummies, and VitaGlobe™ Vitamin B12 Extra Strength 60 Gummies due to the potential presence of undeclared peanuts.

"This voluntary recall was initiated after the retailer, ALDI, conducted routine testing as part of their standard protocol to verify the accuracy of allergen-related claims made on their product labeling, specifically a “does not contain peanuts” statement. One test result indicated a potential presence of a peanut allergen. Although internal testing conducted by Vita Warehouse Corp. has verified the absence of peanuts in the product, the recall is being initiated out of an abundance of caution to ensure consumer safety and trust."

This is one of those cases where you wish you had more information.  Did the gummy manufacturer handle peanuts in their facility?  If not, how certain could one be regarding the testing protocol?

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vita-warehouse-corp-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-allergen-aldi-welbyr-berkley-jensenr-and
Vita-Warehouse Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in ALDI Welby®, Berkley Jensen®, and VitaGlobe™ Vitamin B12 Gummy Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 12, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 13, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared allergen - peanut
Company Name:  Vita Warehouse Corp.
Brand Name:  Welby, Berkely Jensen and VitaGlobe
Product Description:  Gummy products

NJ Firm Recalls Dried Apricots Due to Undeclared Sulfites

Turkana Food Inc. Kenilworth, NJ is recalling 352 cases of Floria Dried Apricots because the product contains UNDECLARED SULFITES on the package label.  The recall was the result of a routine sampling performed by the New York State Department of Agriculture and markets which revealed that the finished products contained Sulfites that were not listed on the product labelling. The company has ceased production and distribution of the products as FDA and the company continue their investigation to correct the issue with the manufacturer.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/turkana-food-inc-recall-flora-dried-apricots-undeclared-sulfites-product-labeling-because-possible
Turkana Food Inc. Recall Flora Dried Apricots with Undeclared Sulfites on Product Labeling Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 12, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 12, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Sulfites
Company Name:  Turkana Food Inc.
Brand Name:  Floria
Product Description:  Dried Apricots

NY Distributor Recalls Enoki Mushrooms, Just Another Recall of Enoki Mushrooms Due to Listeria

Hofood99 Inc of Brooklyn, NY 11231 is recalling its 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The contamination was discovered after samples were collected from a store in Michigan and subsequent analysis by Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) Laboratory Division revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled Enoki Mushrooms were distributed nationwide in retail stores.  No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hofood99-inc-recalls-enoki-mushroom-due-possible-health-risk
Hofood99 Inc Recalls Enoki Mushroom Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 11, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 11, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Hofood99 Inc.
Brand Name:  No Brand
Product Description:  Enoki Mushrooms

NY Distributor Recalls Salted, Smoked Herring Due to Improper Processing

P. East Trading Corp. of Bronx, NY is recalling Salted Smoked Split Herring because the product was found to be over 5" in length and uneviscerated, as such having potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.  The sale of uneviscerated fish over 5" in length may contain Clostridium botulinum spores as they are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish.  The "Salted Smoked Split Herring" was sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspector and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed the herring was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.

The recalled "Salted Smoked Split Herring" was distributed to retail locations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut in 18 lbs. wooden boxes with container code Lot 1 PRC5073. The "Salted Smoked Split Herring" is a product of Canada manufactured by Sea Star Seafood Ltd.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/p-east-trading-corp-distributors-issues-alert-uneviscerated-salted-smoked-split-herring-due
P. East Trading Corp Distributors Issues Alert on Uneviscerated 'Salted Smoked Split Herring’ Due to Potential Clostridium Botulinum Contamination
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 10, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 10, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages 
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness – Clostridium Botulinum
Company Name:  P. East Trading Corp Distributors
Brand Name:  No Brand
Product Description:  Uneviscerated Salted Smoked Split Herring

Washington Firm Recalls Cooked Shrimp After Listeria Detected on In-process Sample

Bornstein Seafoods of Bellingham, Washington is recalling 44,550 Lbs. of Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat (see table below for multiple lot codes) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.  The recall was the result of the firm’s routine sampling program and Listeria monocytogenes was detected in an in-process shrimp sample in a food production environment. The company has ceased the distribution of the product as the company continues our root cause investigation as to what caused the problem.

In this case, the company was testing in-process product, probably pulling it after the cook step but before packaging.  Some companies are hesitant about sampling product, but this is good verification procedure to determine control.  Pre-operational environmental sampling may not pick up contamination that is within the machinery because this type of contamination may only be able to detected once processing has started and machinery is moving.  This is especially true with conveyors and bag filling equipment.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bornstein-seafoods-inc-recalls-cooked-peeled-ready-eat-coldwater-shrimp-meat-because-possible-health
Bornstein Seafoods Inc Recalls Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 10, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 10, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential Foodborne Illness – Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Bornstein Seafoods Inc.
Brand Name:  Bornstein Seafoods
Product Description:  Coldwater Shrimp Meat

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Impacts 79, CA Firm Recalls Implicated Eggs

FDA and CDC report that there is an ongoing Salmonella outbreak related to raw eggs distributed by the August Egg Company of Hilmar, CA.  To this point, there have been  a total of 79 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella from seven states.  There have been 21 hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported. "Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 24, 2025, to May 17, 2025. Twenty-seven of 30 cases with information available reported exposure to eggs or an egg containing dish before becoming ill."

FDA also conducted an inspection and collected environmental samples at August Egg Company’s processing facility. Two samples from this inspection were positive for Salmonella and found to be a Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) match to the strain of Salmonella causing illnesses in this outbreak.

"Based on WGS analysis, bacteria from 79 people's samples predicted resistance to nalidixic acid and nonsusceptibility to ciprofloxacin (NSC); this NSC strain is related to a strain of Salmonella Enteritidis isolated from chicken, eggs, and backyard poultry. One person's samples also predicted an additional resistance to ampicillin and streptomycin. Most people with Salmonella illness recover without antibiotics. However, if antibiotics are needed, some illnesses in this outbreak may not be treatable with some commonly recommended antibiotics and may require a different antibiotic choice."

August Egg Company of Hilmar, CA is recalling 1,700,000 dozen brown cage free and brown certified organic eggs.  "Recalled brown cage free eggs and brown certified organic eggs were distributed from February 3, 2025, through May 15, 2025, with sell by dates from March 4, 2025, to June 4, 2025, in California and Nevada to retail locations including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raleys, Food 4 Less, and Ralphs.  The eggs were also distributed from February 3, 2025, through May 6, 2025, with sell by dates from March 4, 2025, to June 19, 2025, to Walmart locations in California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois."

August Egg Company began diverting all eggs to an egg breaker in May 2025. This breaking facility processes eggs to eliminate the Salmonella risk.

FDA

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-eggs-june-2025
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Eggs (June 2025)

Do no eat, sell, or serve recalled chicken eggs distributed by August Egg Company. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 79
Hospitalizations: 21
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: May 17, 2025
States with Cases: AZ, CA, KY, NE, NJ, NV, WA
Product Distribution*: AZ, CA, IL, IN, NE, NM, NV, WA, WY
*Distribution has been confirmed for states listed, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Maryland Facility for Lack of Food Safety Plan

FDA issued a Warning letter to One Roof LLC of Baltimore, MD after FDA inspected the ready-to-eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility on October 24, 2024, through December 9, 2024. This inspection was initiated as a follow-up to the voluntary recall of Atwater’s Spider Web Tarts on October 21, 2024, due to undeclared almond in the product.   FDA stated that the "Spider Web Tarts are adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 342(a)(4)] in that they were prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with filth or may have been rendered injurious to health. In addition, failure of the owner, operator, or agent in charge of a covered facility to comply with the preventive controls provisions of the CGMP & PC rule."

Basically, the facility did not have a food safety plan for any of the products they produced, and with that, did not have established controls for hazards including allergens.   What controls were in place were not followed per the company's procedures.  The Warning Letter is lengthy covering various aspects that the company should be following.  There are also misbranding violations.

FDA Warning Letter

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/one-roof-llc-701988-05202025
One Roof LLC
MARCS-CMS 701988 — May 20, 2025

Maryland Firm Recalls Various Products Made with Recalled Cucumbers

TGD Cuts, LLC of Jessup, MD has initiated a voluntary recall of the specific tub and tray items listed below because they contained cucumber from Bedner Growers Inc., which had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tgd-cuts-llc-initiated-voluntary-recall-cucumber-bedner-growers-inc-which-had-potential-be
Tgd Cuts, LLC Initiated Voluntary Recall of Cucumber from Bedner Growers Inc., Which Had the Potential to Be Contaminated with Salmonella
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 04, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 04, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Company Name:  TGD Cuts, LLC.
Brand Name:  Multiple brands
Product Description:  Fresh cucumbers and salsa and salads containing fresh cucumbers

Virginia Firm Recalls Organic Crackers for Undeclared Sesame Due to Wrong Label Application

Firehook of Virginia is recalling one lot of Firehook brand Classic Sea Salt Organic Crackers because they may contain undeclared sesame.  The recall was initiated on 5/30/2025 after it was discovered that the sesame-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sesame. Subsequent investigation indicates that the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes causing the wrong labels to be applied to the product.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/firehook-virginia-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-classic-sea-salt-crackers
Firehook of Virginia Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Classic Sea Salt Crackers
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 04, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 04, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Sesame
Company Name:  Firehook of Virginia
Brand Name:  Firehook
Product Description:  Crackers

NJ Firm Recalls Churro Bites for Undeclared Milk

Camerican International of Paramus, NJ is recalling 7.05 oz boxes of Aldi Brand Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream because they may contain undeclared milk.  The recall was initiated after a consumer discovered that the milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes that has subsequently been corrected.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/camerican-international-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-aldi-brand-casa-mamita-churro-bites
Camerican International, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Aldi Brand Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  June 03, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  June 03, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Milk
Company Name:  Camerican International
Brand Name:  Aldi brand Casa Mamita
Product Description:  Churro Bites

Kentucky Distributor Recalls Over 100 Items After Inspectors Find Significant Rat Infestation

On May 27, 2025, Pan-African Food Distributors of Louisville, Kentucky initiated a recall of over 100 food and health care / cosmetic products after an inspection found a rat infestation in the facility.  "FDA continues to have concerns for all products held and distributed by Pan-African Food Distributors due to the insanitary conditions observed at the facility during a routine FDA inspection, including a rodent infestation and numerous rodent droppings on multiple product containers."

"A May 2025 FDA inspection of the firm’s distribution center in Louisville, Kentucky revealed the presence of an active rodent infestation and numerous rodent droppings on multiple product containers. The state of Kentucky has mandated the firm halt operations due to the absence of a required permit and has implemented a blanket quarantine of product. The state is urging the voluntary disposal of all contaminated food and will prohibit the business from reopening until the infestation is completely addressed. FDA has recommended Pan-African Food Distributors recall all products of concern currently on the market, and the firm has agreed. FDA is issuing this public health alert to notify the customers and consumers about the public health risk that these products pose."

https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-consumers-retailers-and-distributors-not-use-eat-sell-or-serve-products-pan-african-food

FDA Advises Consumers, Retailers, and Distributors Not to Use, Eat, Sell, or Serve Products from Pan-African Food Distributors Inc. dba East Africa Boutique LLC
Products were held under insanitary conditions with potential contamination with filth.

Product:  
Potentially contaminated products include cosmetic products, various ready-to-eat and/or shelf stable food items including infant nutritional cereals, baking ingredients, and other food products imported and distributed by Pan-African Food Distributors Inc. doing business as (dba) East Africa Boutique LLC. Products may or may not include a label with the firm name.

Illinois Establishment Recalls Tallow Products After Determination that Products Repackaging Done Without Federal Inspection

Sulu Organics LLC, a Bartlett, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 6,166 pounds of pork lard and beef tallow products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.  These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and do not bear the USDA mark of inspection.

The problem was discovered when FSIS received consumer complaints that the pork lard and beef tallow products for sale online did not bear the mark of inspection. FSIS personnel determined the establishment purchased pork lard and bulk beef tallow from an FSIS regulated facility and produced product into smaller retail size containers that were relabeled without the benefit of FSIS inspection

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/sulu-organics-llc-recalls-pork-lard-beef-tallow-products-produced-without-benefit
Sulu Organics LLC Recalls Pork Lard & Beef Tallow Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 - Sulu Organics LLC, a Bartlett, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 6,166 pounds of pork lard and beef tallow products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

USDA Issues Health Alert for Ground Meat Products from VT Establishment That May Contain Pathogenic E. coli

The USDA-FSIS is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products produced by NPC Processing Inc. of Shelburne, VT that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.  The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that they shipped into commerce ground beef product that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7-1
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

Utah Establishment Recalls Jerky and Snack Sticks Due to Undeclared Anchovies Associated with the Worcestershire Sauce

Springville Meat & Cold Storage Co., Inc., Springville, Utah establishment, is recalling approximately 15,388 pounds of heat-treated shelf-stable ready-to-eat (RTE) beef jerky/beef snack stick products and voluntarily inspected elk, venison and buffalo jerky products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.  The product contains fish (anchovies), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.  The problem was discovered during production observations by FSIS inspectors, revealing that the Worcestershire sauce used in jerky and snack stick products contained anchovies. The establishment previously used Worcestershire sauce without anchovies, but it was discovered that the new Worcestershire sauce does contain anchovies.

This is a very common issue when using Worcestershire sauce.  The company uses one without anchovies for which the labels are designed, but then somewhere along the line, someone buys the other (and better) Worcestershire sauce with anchovies but doesn't change the label.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/springville-meat-cold-storage-co--inc--recalls-beef-jerky-beef-snack-stick-products
Springville Meat & Cold Storage Co., Inc., Recalls Beef Jerky/ Beef Snack Stick Products and Voluntarily Inspected Elk, Venison and Buffalo Jerky Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

FDA Warning Letter to Processor of RTE Smoothie Mix Highlights Common Food Safety Plan Issues

FDA issued a Warning Letter to a Charlotte NC company that manufactures blender bombs....a mixture of ingredients that are put into the blender with juices or other liquid.  This is a RTE product because there will be no lethal step provided by the consumer.

This Warning Letter highlights additional issues that are important when writing and implementing the plan.  

The company did not consider pathogens as a hazard in this RTE product.

"The hazard analysis contained in your Food Safety Plan for Cold Pressed (Unbaked Products), dated October 17, 2022 (“food safety plan”), did not consider vegetative bacterial pathogens as a known or reasonably foreseeable hazard for coffee, hemp seeds, and chia seeds to determine whether they require a preventive control. You contract manufacture RTE “Java Jolt Blender Bombs” containing these ingredients, which have been associated with vegetative bacterial pathogens (such as Salmonella spp.). These ingredients do not receive a lethal treatment in your facility."

The hazard analysis contained in your Food Safety Plan for Cold Pressed (Unbaked Products), dated October 17, 2022 (“food safety plan”), did not consider vegetative bacterial pathogens as a known or reasonably foreseeable hazard for coffee, hemp seeds, and chia seeds to determine whether they require a preventive control. You contract manufacture RTE “Java Jolt Blender Bombs” containing these ingredients, which have been associated with vegetative bacterial pathogens (such as Salmonella spp.). These ingredients do not receive a lethal treatment in your facility.

The metal detector was identified as a preventive control, but was not operated as though it was a preventive control.  What is more interesting is that the response to FDA  was not adequate.  It is important when responding that one not only shows it was fixed, but provide proof the fix actually works.

"We reviewed your response, including the video you sent showing products being sent through a machine, which was presumably a metal detector. Although your response indicates that this machine was a metal detector, and you provide a metal detector drawing (dated November 19, 2015) that presumably depicts the equipment shown in the video, the video does not provide a complete view of the equipment to allow us to confirm what is being shown. Further, you did not provide any metal detection monitoring records to document the results of the metal detection activity purportedly being shown in the video."

Another issue was environmental pathogens as a hazard but did not put in proper sanitation preventive controls. 

[The company] "did not implement your sanitation preventive control for the environmental pathogens hazard. Your food safety plan identifies environmental pathogens as a hazard requiring a preventive control at various processing steps, such as mixing, tumbling, coating, and packaging, where the RTE “Java Jolt Blender Bombs” are exposed to the environment. These steps occur prior to your products being sealed. The packaged food does not receive any further lethal treatment or otherwise include a control measure (such as a formulation lethal to the pathogen) that would significantly minimize the pathogen."

The company did not follow their own procedures on following corrective actions for a positive Listeria species finding.

You did not follow the corrective actions outlined in your Environmental Monitoring – Listeria procedures, dated June 1, 2021, when you were notified of a presumptive positive Listeria spp. finding on August 24, 2023, for which your facility waived confirmation. According to your Environmental Monitoring – Listeria procedures in effect at the time, when a positive Listeria spp. result occurred, your facility would conduct follow-up environmental sampling that consisted of “(b)(4) swabs total; (b)(4) swabs a day taken on (b)(4) consecutive production days” and send the swabs to a third-party laboratory for analysis. However, your Microbiological Swab Test Logs from August 24-26, 2023, showed that a total of only (b)(4) swabs were taken ((b)(4) swab per day) instead of the required (b)(4) swabs total. Furthermore, instead of sending the swabs to your third-party laboratory for analysis, you tested the swabs in-house.

FDA Warning Letter
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/golden-grains-bakery-688860-12202024
Golden Grains Bakery

MARCS-CMS 688860 — December 20, 2024
Recipient:
Marc L. Singer, Owner
Ronald L. Nadel, Owner
Golden Grains Bakery
547 Griffith Road
Charlotte, NC 28217-3517
United States

USDA Issues Alert for Frozen Ham Croquets with Undeclared Soy and Sesame Due to Ingredient Change

USDA -FSIS is issuing a public health alert for a frozen not-ready-to-eat ham croquette product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product contains soy and sesame, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label.  The problem was discovered during routine FSIS in-plant labeling verification activities. The establishment used a different breadcrumb ingredient than normally used.

From what is indicated here, the company made an ingredient change with a breading material and did not properly vet the new item for allergens.


https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-not-ready-eat-ham-croquette-product-due-misbranding
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Not-Ready-To-Eat Ham Croquette Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a frozen not-ready-to-eat ham croquette product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product contains soy and sesame, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with allergies to soy and sesame are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the affected product is no longer available for purchase.

The frozen not-ready-to-eat ham croquette item was produced on various dates in April and May 2025. The following product is subject to the public health alert [view labels]:

1.96-lb. boxes containing "HAM CROQUETTES Las que si tienen el sabor cubano A TASTE OF CUBA CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN" with expiration dates of "November 2025," "December 2025" and "January 2026" printed on the boxes.

The product bears establishment number "EST. 2725" inside the USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to distributor locations in Florida.

The problem was discovered during routine FSIS in-plant labeling verification activities. The establishment used a different breadcrumb ingredient than normally used.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an adverse reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' freezers. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. The product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Media and consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Hernesto Aguirre, Owner, at croquetaslamary@gmail.com.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.

Large Recall of Canned Stew After Complaints for Pieces of Wood

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Tucker, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew (Dinty Moore BEEF STEW” with “BEST BY FEB 2028)  product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically wood.  The problem was discovered after the establishment notified FSIS that they had received three consumer complaints reporting pieces of wood in the beef stew product.  There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. 

From this, it appears the entire day's production if being recalled...probably over 100 pallets of product...for wood contamination.  There are not many recalls due to wood, but this is way we avoid the use of wood in processing settings outside of pallets.  So could this be the result of a piece of wood broken off from a pallet?

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hormel-foods-corporation-recalls-canned-beef-stew-product-due-possible-foreign
Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Canned Beef Stew Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2025 – Hormel Foods Corporation, a Tucker, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically wood, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Georgia Firm Recalls Bread & Batter Mix For Undeclared Milk After Reported Illness

Homegrown Family Foods of Rome, GA is recalling its Shore Lunch Oven Style Breader & Batter Mix 6oz Box due to the presence of undeclared milk.  On 4/23/2025, the firm was notified by a consumer whose daughter had an allergic reaction. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing the milk ingredient was in packaging that did not properly label the presence of milk

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/homegrown-family-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-shore-lunch-oven-style-breader-batter
Homegrown Family Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Shore Lunch Oven Style Breader & Batter Mix
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 29, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  May 29, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Presence of Undeclared Milk
Company Name:  Homegrown Family Foods
Brand Name:  Shore Lunch
Product Description:  Breading and Batter Mix

California Seafood Company Recalls Stuffed Salmon Due to Undeclared Soy

Santa Monica Seafood of Rancho Dominguez, CA, is voluntarily recalling Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing because it may contain undeclared soy.   The supplier identified the problem during a routine inspection of label proofs from a completed production batch. This recall was initiated because the product contains soy, a known allergen, but the packaging does not list it as an ingredient.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/santa-monica-seafood-voluntarily-recalls-atlantic-salmon-portions-seafood-stuffing-due-undeclared
Santa Monica Seafood Voluntarily Recalls Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing Due to Undeclared Soy
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 24, 2025
FDA Publish Date: May 24, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared allergen - soy
Company Name:  Santa Monica Seafood
Brand Name:  Aldi
Product Description:  Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing

FDA Updated Information on Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers and Recall Information

FDA and CDC updated the information on the multistate outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo infections linked to cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc., in Boynton Beach, Florida, and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., of Delray, Florida. As of May 30, there have been 45 illnesses with 16 hospitalizations.

There have been nine associated recalls where the cucumbers were sold whole or fresh processed.

Three additional recalls added last week were:

• Isabelle’s Kitchen Inc. Recalls Refrigerated Deli Salads Containing Fresh Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/isabelles-kitchen-inc-recalls-refrigerated-deli-salads-containing-fresh-cucumbers-because-possible
• The Coastal Companies Issues Voluntary Recall on Items with Fresh Start Cucumbers Due to the Potential for Salmonella Contamination   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/coastal-companies-issues-voluntary-recall-items-fresh-start-cucumbers-due-potential-salmonella
• Supreme Service Solutions LLC Voluntarily Recalls Supreme Vegetable Products Because of Possible Health Risk    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/supreme-service-solutions-llc-voluntarily-recalls-supreme-vegetable-products-because-possible-health-0

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 45
Hospitalizations: 16
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: May 10, 2025
States with Cases: AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, and VA
Product Distribution: Nationwide

FDA Outbreak Investigation Notice
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-cucumbers-may-2025
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (May 2025)
Current Update
May 30, 2025