Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers From Florida Firm Involved in 2024 Salmonella Outbreak

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a 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.  This company was involved in the July/August 2024 Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers where there was approximately 450 cases of Salmonella infection.

"As part of a follow-up inspection in April 2025, FDA investigators collected an environmental sample from Bedner Growers, Inc. that was positive for Salmonella and matched recent clinical samples from ill people, by Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis. The recent follow-up inspection was in response to the 2024 Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup outbreaks linked to cucumbers grown at Bedner Growers, Inc. Additionally, FDA’s traceback investigation has identified Bedner Growers, Inc. as the common grower of cucumbers in this current outbreak."

The company, Bedner Growers, Inc. of Boynton Beach, Florida issued a recall of cucumbers sold at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market between April 29, 2025, and May 14, 2025. The recalled cucumbers also were sold to a wholesale distributor, which has been directed to further contact its customers with recall instructions.

Case Counts
Total Illnesses: 26
Hospitalizations: 9
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: April 28, 2025
States with Cases: AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, and VA

https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-cucumbers-may-2025
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (May 2025)
Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Ohio Firm Recalls Croissants for Not Specifically Stating Wheat in Regard to Flour Ingredient

Element 112, LLC dba Madeline’s Pâtisserie of Sylvania, Ohio is issuing a voluntary recall of a specific batch of our ready-to-eat croissants, due to a labeling error. The ingredient statement on the exterior of the box was labeled as “flour” and does not accurately reflect the contained allergen of “wheat” 

Product distribution was limited to Ohio and Michigan.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/element-112-llc-dba-madelines-patisserie-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-croissants-and
Element 112, LLC dba Madeline’s Pâtisserie Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in Croissants and Croissant Buns
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 15, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  May 20, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared allergen - wheat.
Company Name:  Element 112, LLC dba Madeline’s Pâtisserie
Brand Name:  Madeline’s Pâtisserie
Product Description:  Croissants and Croissant Buns

WA Distributor Recalls Milk Tea Powder for Not Specifically Declaring Milk Allergen Even Though Whey and Caseinate Listed

R&M Trading LLC of Lakewood, WA is recalling approximately 408 packages (1lb. pack per package) and 1624 packages (3/1lb. packs per package) of Instant Milk Tea powder products because they may contain undeclared milk.  The R&M Refresher brand Instant Milk Tea products are recalled because the ingredients statement declares Whey and Caseinate in Non-Dairy Creamer ingredients, but it does not specify milk.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rm-trading-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-rm-refresher-instant-milk-tea-powder
R&M Trading LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in R&M Refresher Instant Milk Tea Powder
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 18, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  May 19, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk
Company Name:  R&M Trading LLC
Brand Name:  RM Refresher
Product Description:  Instant Milk Tea Powder

NY Firm Recalls Imported Vegetable Singara Product for Undeclared Peanut

South Asian Food Inc. of Maspeth, NY, is recalling its 1875g packages of Bengal King Family Pack Vegetable Singara because they may contain undeclared peanuts.   The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a peanut-containing ingredient was included in the product without being declared on the label. A subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by unintentional human error in the packaging processes.  Product is imported from Bangladesh.

Singara, commonly known as "Samosa" in many parts of India, is a popular deep-fried snack filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes other vegetables or meat.

 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/south-asian-food-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-bengal-king-family-pack-vegetable
South Asian Food Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in "Bengal King Family Pack Vegetable Singara"
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 16, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  May 16, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Allergen – Peanut
Company Name:  South Asian Foods Inc.
Brand Name:  Bengal King
Product Description:  Family Pack Vegetable Singara

CA Firm Recalls Corn Bread for Undeclared Allergens

Ariana Sweets Inc. of Fremont, CA is recalling AFGHANI CORN BREAD “Doda” manufactured prior to 4/24/2025, because it may contain undeclared sesame and wheat. The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine FDA inspection that product containing sesame and wheat was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sesame and wheat.

The AFGHANI CORN BREAD “Doda” products were distributed to retail locations in California.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ariana-sweets-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-and-wheat-afghani-corn-bread-doda
Ariana Sweets Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame and Wheat in AFGHANI CORN BREAD (“Doda”)
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 13, 2025
FDA Publish Date: May 14, 2025
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Allergen – Sesame, Wheat
Company Name:  Ariana Sweets Inc
Brand Name:  Ariana
Product Description:  Afghani Corn Bread

Imported Rice Products Recalled for Not Properly Listing Allergens on Label

NatureMills US Inc., based in Prosper, Texas, is recalling select products that were sold between December 1, 2023, and May 10, 2025, due to undeclared allergens: Wheat, Milk, and Sesame.  This recall was initiated after a routine internal audit revealed missing ingredients and allergen labeling. The issue was the result of a oversight in the packaging process. Immediate corrective measures have been implemented.

It seems the issue was that the label was not properly developed.  The imported product does not state the allergens as is required.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/naturemills-us-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-milk-and-sesame-rice-mixes-soups-spice
NatureMills US Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat, Milk, and Sesame in Rice Mixes, Soups, Spice Mixes, Porridge Mix, Papads and Vadam Products
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  May 13, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  May 13, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Allergen – Wheat, Milk, Sesame
Company Name:  Nature Mills US
Brand Name:  Nature Mills
Product Description:  Rice Mixes, Soups, Spice Mixes, Porridge Mix, Papads and Vadam Products

CDC Issues Investigation Report on 2024 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Charcuterie-style Meats

CDC issued a report on a 2023/2024 Salmonella outbreak associated with charcuterie meats manufactured by Fratelli Beretta in Mount Olive NJ.   The recall was initially announced in January of 2024 and in the end, there were 104 illnesses with 27 hospitalizations in 33 states.

"USDA-FSIS conducted for-cause food safety assessments (FSA) (i.e., a comprehensive review of an establishments’ food safety system because of a specific reason, including a foodborne illness outbreak) at the two company A production facilities and collected 179 product, food contact, and environmental samples (1). Two samples of an RTE product that contained coppa yielded two nonoutbreak strains of Salmonella. FSAs conducted in company A’s production facilities identified the potential for inadequate salt-curing and drying (underprocessing) of coppa during production, which could result in the presence of Salmonella species in the finished product."

In conclusion, USDA stated, "This report describes the largest U.S. infectious outbreak associated with charcuterie-style meats since 2010.†† Charcuterie-style meats are typically produced using either fermentation and drying or salt-curing and drying rather than cooking. Although the production process should control bacteria that can cause illness in consumers, if the procedures are not followed carefully, charcuterie-style meats could be underprocessed and presence of bacteria poorly controlled. Facilities are required by USDA-FSIS to demonstrate sufficient scientific evidence that production processes for charcuterie-style meats will result in a 5-log reduction of Salmonella or an alternative pathogen lethality and will achieve shelf-stability among other controls§§ (2)."

Notes from the Field: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella enterica I 4:I:- Infections Linked to Charcuterie-Style Meats — United States, 2023–2024
Weekly / May 15, 2025 / 74(17);293–295
Angelo Lodato, MPH1,2; Andrea Cote, DVM3; Joshua Rounds, MPH4; Laurie K. Stewart, MS5; Anna E. Pickett5; Megan E. Cahill, PhD6,7; Lorrie L. B. Martin, MS6; Jennifer K. Adams2,8; Lauren Gollarza, MHS2; Zachary D. McCormic, MPH2 (View author affiliations)

Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Three multistate U.S. outbreaks of salmonellosis linked to charcuterie-style meats have been reported since 2010.

USDA Issues Health Alert for Chicken Wraps from MA Establishment Due to Listeria Concerns

The USDA-FSIS is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken and bacon wrap products Rachael's Food Corp of Chicopee, MA after a state public health partner notified FSIS of a product sample that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The food items were shipped to distributors in Massachusetts and New York and further distributed to retail locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York.

A recall was not requested because the affected products are no longer available for purchase.




https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-chicken-and-bacon-wrap-products-due
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Chicken and Bacon Wrap Products Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken and bacon wrap products due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A recall was not requested because the affected products are no longer available for purchase.

PA Firm Recalls Yogurt Parfait Cups for Undeclared Almonds in Granola Portion

Knockroe Inc., of Elizabeth, PA, is recalling its Bonya-branded yogurt parfait products due to an undeclared almond. Specifically, the granola component in some of these products contains almonds, which were not listed on the label.   The recalled yogurt parfaits were distributed nationwide in retail stores. They come in a 12-ounce, clear plastic cup and expire on May 5th, 2025

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the almond-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

If one had to guess, this was a label design issue, not recognizing that the granola had almonds in it.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/knockro-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-almonds-bonya-yogurt-parfaits

Knockro Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Bonya Yogurt Parfaits
Summary
Company Announcement Date: May 12, 2025
FDA Publish Date:  May 12, 2025
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Yogurt/Yogurt Product
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Allergen – Tree Nuts (almonds)
Company Name:  Knockroe Inc.
Brand Name:  Bonya
Product Description:  Low Fat Yogurt Parfaits