Chicago, IL – Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to 14 states, including Illinois and Tennessee, over potential Salmonella contamination.
According to the FDA, the recall was initiated after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found Salmonella in a product sample. The cucumbers were distributed between May 17 and May 21, 2024, to retail centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Consumers are advised to check with retailers to determine if the recalled cucumbers were sold in their stores and to avoid consumption. For more information, contact Fresh Start Produce Sales at 1-888-364-2993.