Before you whip up your next mix of greens, you may want to reconsider adding cucumbers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are working in tandem with Bedner Growers, Inc. to recall cucumbers because of concerns over potential Salmonella infection.
What product has been recalled?
On May 19, 2025, the FDA alerted consumers that there was a recall on cucumbers that were grown by Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start Product Sales, Inc. The cucumbers were sold to various retailers, distribution centers, wholesalers and food service distributors, including Bedner's Farm Fresh Market in Florida.
The recall encompasses cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers and sold between April 29, 2025 and May 19, 2025.
Since then, Walmart has also announced a voluntary recall of their Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices as part of the greater Bedner Growers Inc. cucumber recall. The Walmart recall issued on May 22, 2025 is said to affect Texas only. To verify if you own the recalled cucumber slices, check the UPC, weight and date code on the sliced cucumber container. If they match the below information, the FDA is advising customers to throw the slices away and sanitize surfaces that may have come into contact with the cucumbers:
- Product: Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices
- Universal Product Code (UPC): 62969
- Average Unit Weight: 1.5 lbs.
- Date Codes: All date codes up to 5/24/2025
What is the exact reason for the recall?
In partnership with the FDA and CDC, Bedner Growers issued the recall after customers reported Salmonella infections linked to the cucumbers.
As of May 20, illnesses have been reported by 26 people, nine of whom were hospitalized. The last of these people began experiencing symptoms on April 28, over three weeks ago. No deaths have been linked to the outbreak.
According to the FDA, Salmonella infection typically occurs within 12 to 72 hours after ingestion of the affected food, with symptoms lasting up to seven days. Common symptoms include fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
What states are affected?
Main concerns are centered around Florida, where the cucumbers were grown and distributed. However, cases have been reported in 15 other states, with more potentially on the way.
- Alabama
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- North Carolina
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
It may be difficult to wholly confirm if the cucumbers in your possession are the ones being recalled from Bedner Growers, as many have been sold without a label, product name or best by date. However, there are a few ways to potentially tell.
First is by looking at the timeline of purchase. The affected cucumbers were sold between April 29, 2025 and May 19, 2025. The second is via the label. Cucumbers sold to distributors, restaurants and retailers by Bedner Growers should be labeled as "supers," "selects" or "plains."
Restaurants, retailers and distributors are also actively notifying customers if they may have purchased or consumed the contaminated cucumbers.
If you have purchased the affected vegetable, the FDA is urging customers to throw the cucumber(s) away, clean and sanitize surfaces touched by the cucumber(s) and contact your healthcare provider if you begin to experience symptoms of Salmonella infection.
Kate Franke (she/her) is an editorial assistant in the Hearst Lifestyle Group, covering for Woman's Day and Good Housekeeping. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!
