Cucumbers Are Recalled in 14 States

Cucumbers Are Recalled , in 14 States.

Fresh Start Produce Sales in Florida is recalling cucumbers over possible salmonella contamination, 'Newsweek' reports.

The 14 states affected by the recall include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

Only large, whole cucumbers are included in the recall.

Mini and English cucumbers are considered safe to eat.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture first informed Fresh Start that its product tested positive for salmonella.

The FDA is conducting whole genome sequencing to determine if this sample is related to an ongoing salmonella outbreak investigation, Via recall notice.

Fresh Start believes it recalled the product before it could make it into consumers' hands.

Although these cucumbers are unlikely [to be found] in the marketplace, anyone with the recalled product should not consume it and should destroy and discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund, Fresh Start Produce Sales, via statement.

Consumers should check with their retailer or place of purchase to determine whether the recalled cucumbers were sold where they shop, Fresh Start Produce Sales, via statement