Salmonella Outbreak Prompts 9,200 Cucumber Pack Recall Across 15 States

A nationwide recall has been issued for over 1,150 cases of cucumbers potentially contaminated with Salmonella, involving 9,216 individual units repackaged by PennRose Farms and originally grown by Florida-based Bedner Growers. These cucumbers, sold in five-pound mesh bags bearing PennRose Farms and Restaurant Depot logos, were packaged between May 2 and May 5 and distributed to multiple states including Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, and Ohio. The recall follows reports of at least 26 people across 15 states falling ill, with nine hospitalizations but no deaths so far. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has instructed all retailers, distributors, and restaurants to destroy the product and urged consumers to discard any affected cucumbers and seek medical advice if symptoms arise. Salmonella infection symptoms include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and severe complications for vulnerable populations like young children and the elderly. Authorities emphasize that recalls indicate the system is functioning to prevent further illness and recommend thorough food handling and kitchen hygiene to reduce risk.