The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of cucumbers potentially contaminated with salmonella that were sent to 14 states, including West Virginia.
Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida is recalling cucumbers that were shipped to wholesalers and distributors from May 17 to May 21.
The recall is due to potential Salmonella contamination, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
The recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons directly to retail distribution 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.
The recalled cucumbers are dark green, approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter, and 5 to 9 inches long. Mini and English cucumbers are not included in this recall.
Consumers should check with their retailer or place of purchase to determine whether the recalled cucumbers were sold where they shop.
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