Salmonella Cucumber Recall Expands In 18 States

More cucumbers are being recalled nationwide over fears they could be contaminated with Salmonella. This comes just days after a widespread cucumber recall was issued in 26 states.

Baloian Farms of Arizona Co., Inc. announced this week it is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “Pamela” brand.

The recalled cucumbers were sold from mid-October through Nov. 26, the FDA said.

The cucumbers were shipped to customers in 18 states, including California, Arizona, Texas, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Colorado, Kansas, New York, Massachusetts, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin and Alaska.

The product comes in a generic white box with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name, “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.,” or a clear PamPak branded bag of six individual cucumbers with the UPC 8 2540107010 6 (see photos below).

"The cucumbers would have reached consumers through foodservice and retail outlets that may be located in states other than those listed above," the FDA said in a recall notice.

Baloian initiated this recall after learning from SunFed Produce, the company that announced the initial recall, that a supplier of cucumbers may be associated with recently reported salmonellosis illnesses.

Last week, SunFed Produce announced a recall of cucumbers with a “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name, “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V." More details.

Anyone with the recalled American cucumbers in their possession should not eat them. The products should be thrown out or destroyed.

Consumers unsure if they have purchased the recalled product are advised to contact their retailer or point of purchase vendor. If you think you have consumed a recalled product and do not feel well, contact your healthcare provider.

More information is available by calling Baloian’s customer service desk at 888-840-6642, M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST.

“We at Baloian Farms are working in conjunction with our grower with the FDA to protect our customers and consumers. Food Safety has always been a top priority as we want to provide safe and nutritious food for our families and consumers.” said Luis Corella, President of Baloian Farms of Arizona Co., Inc. He went on to say the company has been "working diligently with the authorities and the implicated farm to determine the possible source.”