These Cucumbers Were Recalled Over Dangerous Salmonella Risk

WELLINGTON, FL — PennRose Farms, LLC is recalling thousands of bags of whole cucumbers due to the risk of Salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday.

The cucumbers were repacked into five-pound mesh bags bearing the logos of both Restaurant Depot and PennRose Farms. They were then shipped to Restaurant Depot distribution centers in five states.

The affected products include:

• UPC: 841214101714
• Lot Numbers: 48-122, 48-123, 48-124, 48-125
• Pack Dates: May 2 to May 5
• Quantity: 1,152 cases (9,216 units)
• Distribution States: New Jersey, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio

According to the FDA, the recall is part of a broader supply chain concern. PennRose Farms was notified by its supplier, Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., that the cucumbers it received were subject to a recall initiated by Bedner Growers, Inc.

As a result, the repacked PennRose Farms cucumbers now fall under the same safety warning.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled cucumbers as of Thursday, but the FDA is urging caution due to the potentially severe health risks associated with Salmonella contamination.

Do Not Eat Or Serve, Officials Warn

Health officials are urging consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell these cucumbers. Anyone who has purchased the affected product should discard it immediately.

Restaurants and food service businesses that received the recalled cucumbers should destroy them and inform any customers who may have been served the product of the potential health risk, the FDA said.

The recall affects only this specific batch, and no other PennRose Farms products are involved, according to the company.

PennRose Farms says it has alerted all Restaurant Depot distribution centers that received the product and advised them to notify their customers about the recall.

Consumers who need more information can call PennRose Farms directly at 800-804-7254, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST.

Symptoms Of Salmonella: What To Watch For

Salmonella infections can be serious, and in some cases fatal, especially for young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.

According to the FDA, common symptoms include fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

While many healthy people recover without medical treatment, some cases become severe. The infection can spread from the intestines into the bloodstream, where it can lead to dangerous complications such as arterial infections (including infected aneurysms), endocarditis (an infection of the heart lining), and arthritis.

Anyone who has consumed the recalled cucumbers and is experiencing these symptoms should seek medical care immediately.

This recall is being conducted in coordination with the FDA.