FDA UPDATE/Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (June 2024)

June 6, 2024 FDA

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana infections potentially linked to cucumbers.

Fresh Start Produce Sales Initiates Recall of Whole Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk

The recall was initiated after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture informed the company that a product sample tested positive for the bacteria. The FDA is conducting whole genome sequencing to determine if this sample is related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation.