Introduction
There is currently a cucumber recall for an already sponsored salmonella. The cucumber recall originated by Bedner Growers, Inc., sold through Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., and has now been issued through the United States. This article reports on the cucumber recall and health effects found, as well as what consumers need to do to remain safe. Simply Recipes+1EatingWell+1Walmart Corporate+17Real Simple+17U.S. Food and Drug Administration+17
Geographical Scope of the Cucumber Recall
The cucumber recall is quite significant, with cucumbers delivered to many states around the United States. The recalled cucumbers were sent out on market between April 29 and May 19, 2025. There is a chance they still exist at either retail establishments or within people’s homes. Below is a chart describing the recall: EatingWell+1New York Post+1Health+12Allrecipes+12Motherly+12
Detail Information
Grower Bedner Growers, Inc.
Distributor Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc ..
Distribution Dates April 29 – May 19, 2025
States Affected AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, NC., NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA
Number of Illnesses 26
Hospitalizations 9
Product Labels “Supers,” “Selects,” or “Plains” (non-organic)
Retailers Involved Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market – various FL locations
Consumers should examine cucumbers for these labels. If they align with one of the cucumbers listed in the recalled cucumbers, we say toss them out. If there is doubt as to where the cucumbers came from, the safest bet is to throw them out, and we’ll count it as a win against jeopardizing your health. EatingWell+4Allrecipes+4AP News+4U.S. Food and Drug Administration+5Southern Living+5AP News+5
If you have the recalled cucumbers
The recalled cucumbers were linked to a salmonella infection, aka salmonellosis. Symptoms usually start 12-72 hours after eating contaminated food or drink. Salmonella infection symptoms include: ▲Allrecipes+2 ▲EatingWell+2 ▲Southern Living+2 ▲Southern Living+1 ▲Fox Business+1
Diarrhea
Fever
Abdominal crampsEatingWell+7Fox Business+7 Real Simple+7 Southern Living+8 Real Simple+8 Fox Business+8
Most people get better without treatment, although some are at a higher risk of serious illness, including:U.S. Food and Drug Administration+15 Simply Recipes+15 Southern Living+15
Young children
Adults over 65 years of age
Individuals with weakened immune systemsFreepik+2 Freepik+2 Freepik+2 U.S. Food and Drug Administration+1 New York Post+1
In rare and severe situations, salmonella infection can cause hospitalization or even death. Again, it is important to reach out to a qualified healthcare provider immediately for any and all of the above symptoms that develop after eating cucumbers. U.S. Food and Drug Administration EatingWell
Prevention and consumer recommendations
There are steps consumers should take to avoid becoming ill from salmonella:Allrecipes+5Real Simple+5EatingWell+5
Read Labels: Find and discard cucumbers that were shipped as “Supers,” “Selects,” or “Plains” during the time period outlined above.
Ask at Restaurants: When dining out, always ask the database you are eating for information on their supplier of cucumbers, specifically if the supplier is one of the following: Bedner Growers or Fresh Start Produce Sales.
Sanitize Surfaces: Clean the surfaces or containers where any recalled cucumbers may have been, and sanitize those surfaces if possible.
Stay Informed: Manage to keep follow ups from the FDA and CDC regarding the recall and any at risk products.
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For a comprehensive look, consumers may go to the FDA’s website on the outbreak–FDA Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (May 2025).
In Conclusion
The cucumber recall shines the light on the subject of food safety and the issues of safety and hazards and risks associated with contaminated fresh produce. With the publicity around this information it is increasingly important that consumers understand food safety practices to protect themselves from food borne illness. Vendors and suppliers should be vetted, and food notices and food recalls should continue to be monitored.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do with my cucumbers from the affected lot?
Any cucumbers you have that are ” Supers”, “Selects”, or ” Plains” from April 29 to May 19, 2025, should be thrown away and any surfaces they came in contact with should also be washed.
Can I take the recalled cucumbers back to my grocery store?
Most grocery stores will allow you to return recalled products, but check and see what that particular grocery store allows to be returned according to their policy.
Will these recalls affect Organic Cucumbers?
No, unless they happened to be in a contaminated lot non organic cucumbers referred to as the ” Supers”, “Selects”, or ” Plains” lot.
How can I know about food recalls in real time?
Look to the FDA and CDC for information on new recalls and safety.
Will someone with a salmonella infection have long-term effects?
Patients will generally be fine, but some may have symptoms that will continue like continued joint pain or urinary tract problems. In severe cases, there can be life long complications. Allrecipes+6NPR+6AP News+6
Are cucumbers safe to eat during this time?
Yes as long they’re not from the recalled lot. Just be sure you’re getting the cucumbers from reputable producers and check their provenance if you can.
