The FDA recently announced two significant recalls involving cucumbers and Costco eggs due to possible Salmonella contamination. Last Wednesday, SunFed voluntarily pulled all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Mexico from the market. These cucumbers have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that made 68 people sick and sent 18 of them to the hospital across 19 states, with Montana having the highest number of cases. The cucumbers were distributed to 26 states and parts of Canada.
The FDA advises consumers to discard any SunFed cucumbers grown in Mexico that were bought between October 12 and November 26. If you’re unsure about the origin of whole American cucumbers you purchased during this period, it’s recommended to play it safe and dispose of them.
On the same day, Handsome Brook Farms recalled 10,800 units of 24-count eggs, nearly 260,000 eggs in total, sold under the Kirkland Signature brand at Costco due to potential Salmonella contamination. Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported from these eggs. They were sold in 25 Costco stores across five states starting November 22. The recall specifically targets the Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs with the Julian code 327 and a use-by date of January 5, 2025. Customers can return these eggs to Costco for a full refund or simply throw them away.
If you suspect you’ve consumed a recalled product, the CDC suggests keeping an eye out for Salmonella symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. These symptoms typically appear between six hours to six days after infection and generally resolve without treatment in about a week.
Certain people, including children under 5, adults over 65, and those with weakened immune systems, might experience more severe symptoms. The CDC advises contacting a healthcare provider if severe symptoms occur.
