Last updated on September 14th, 2015 at 02:25 pm
The CDC, multiple states and the FDA are investigating a multi-state outbreak of salmonella that has sickened 341 people, sent 70 people to the hospital across 30 states and caused the deaths of two people at this writing. CDC officials say trace-back investigations have identified imported cucumbers from Mexico, distributed by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, as a likely source of the infections.
On Sept. 4, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce voluntarily recalled all cucumbers sold under the “Limited Edition” brand label during the period from Aug. 1-Sept. 3 because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The type of cucumber is often referred to as a “slicer” or “American” cucumber and is dark green in color. The typical length is 7 to 10 inches. Cucumbers were distributed in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. Further distribution to other states may have occurred.
According to the CDC, consumers should not eat, restaurants should not serve and retailers should not sell recalled cucumbers.
