Archive · 30 May 2025
Salmonella Outbreak: Cucumbers Recalled from Walmart, Kroger, and Others
A bunch of cucumbers have made people sick with Salmonella, a type of germ.
This caused a recall, meaning stores are pulling these cucumbers off the shelves.
The cucumbers came from a farm in Florida.
People who ate them got sick with symptoms like tummy aches and fever.
Many stores like Walmart and Kroger are involved.
Health officials are asking anyone who bought these cucumbers to throw them away to avoid getting sick.
If you think you're sick, see a doctor.
A Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has led to a recall across multiple states.
Cucumbers from Bedner Growers in Florida are the source of the outbreak.
Major grocery chains like Walmart, Kroger, and Harris Teeter are recalling cucumber products.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Consumers are advised to discard potentially affected cucumbers and sanitize surfaces.
- Who
- Consumers and retailers are impacted by the recall.
- What
- Multiple grocery stores and food sellers have recalled cucumbers and cucumber products due to a Salmonella outbreak.
- When
- The recall started on May 19, with various sell-by dates mentioned in the recall notices.
- Where
- Cucumbers and cucumber products from various stores in multiple states are affected, including Walmart, Kroger, and Harris Teeter.
- Why
- Cucumbers from Bedner Growers in Florida are linked to a Salmonella outbreak.
- Confirmed illnesses
- 26
- Hospitalizations
- 9
- States affected
- 15
- Source of contaminated cucumbers
- Bedner Growers in Florida
- Common symptoms of Salmonella
- Diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps