Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Sickens Dozens Across States
Imagine some cucumbers made people sick because they had tiny germs called Salmonella.
These cucumbers were sold in many stores and even on cruise ships.
Forty-five people got sick with things like fever and tummy aches, and some had to go to the hospital.
The company that grew the cucumbers is called Bedner Growers, and they're working with the government to find out where the germs came from.
This isn't the first time this has happened, so people are asking for stricter rules to keep food safe.
If you have cucumbers from those stores, it's best to throw them away to avoid getting sick.
A Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers has affected at least 45 people across 18 states.
The contaminated cucumbers were sold between April 29 and May 19 by various retailers.
16 people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak, but no deaths have been reported.
The outbreak strain is primarily identified as Salmonella Montevideo, but other strains are under investigation.
The cucumbers were distributed to restaurants, hospitals, and even cruise ships.
- Who
- 45 people in 18 states, Bedner Growers, retailers like Target and Walmart, and the CDC and FDA
- What
- A Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers.
- When
- Between April 29 and May 19.
- Where
- 18 states, with distribution from Florida-based Bedner Growers.
- Why
- To inform the public about the outbreak and the need for caution.
Advocates
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Stricter Regulations
Advocates
Food safety advocates want stricter regulations and oversight.
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Not applicable as the article presents facts.
- Reported illnesses
- 45
- States affected
- 18
- Hospitalizations
- 16
- Source
- Bedner Growers
- Primary Strain
- Salmonella Montevideo
- Distribution Period
- April 29 - May 19
- Affected Locations
- Restaurants, hospitals, cruise ships, retailers