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A recall for cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc. in Florida has been issued amid the fear of potential salmonella contamination. A salmonella outbreak investigation is also ongoing, as nearly 30 people have been reported sick related to the recalled cucumbers.
Newsweek attempted to reach Bedner Growers by phone on Tuesday for comment but was unable to leave a voicemail.
Why It Matters
Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential for damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared food allergens.
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Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or food allergies every year. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts.
The FDA warns that salmonella can sometimes cause fatal infections in the elderly, young children, or people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of salmonella include nausea, fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea.
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What To Know
The FDA issued an alert on Tuesday stating that Bedner Growers is recalling cucumbers sold at Bedner's Farm Fresh Markets from April 29, 2025, to May 14, 2025.
The markets are located in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach, Florida. The impacted cucumbers were also sold to a wholesale distributor.
"Because the recalled cucumbers do not bear any stickers or other labeling, customers should discard and not consume any cucumbers that were purchased at these locations," the alert says.
The current recall excludes cucumbers for sale or any additional agricultural products.
The salmonella outbreak investigation has shown that 26 people have been reported sick and 9 people have been hospitalized in relation to the cucumbers. Below is a map of the states where the illnesses have been reported:
What People Are Saying
The FDA, in its recall alert: "All cucumbers currently available for sale at Bedner's Farm Fresh Markets were not grown by Bedner Growers, Inc., as the company is no longer producing, packing, or selling any cucumbers because the growing season has concluded."
The FDA on the salmonella outbreak investigation: "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 FDA continued, "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."
What Happens Next
Customers who have purchased the recalled product can call Bedner Growers at 866-222-9180 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
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