Untreated water tied to salmonella outbreak in cucumbers leaves 450 people in US sick
What caused the salmonella outbreak in cucumbers?
The salmonella outbreak in cucumbers was likely caused by untreated canal water used by Bedner Growers Inc. of Boynton Beach, Florida. Salmonella found in the water matched a strain of the bacteria that caused some of the illnesses reported in more than 30 states. Additional types of salmonella were detected in soil and water samples collected at the site. Bedner Growers supplied Fresh Start Produce Sales, which recalled crates of cucumbers in late May after the first illnesses were reported.
What did FDA officials find in the canal water?
FDA officials found Salmonella Braenderup in samples of untreated canal water used by Bedner Growers Inc3., a grower that supplies Fresh Start Produce Sales. Further analysis determined that the salmonella found in the water matched a strain that is causing some illnesses in the outbreak. Additional types of salmonella were detected in soil and water samples collected at Bedner3.
Who recalled the contaminated cucumbers?
Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. of Delray, Florida recalled the contaminated cucumbers. The recall was initiated after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture informed the company that a product sample tested positive for Salmonella. The cucumbers were shipped to 14 states between May 17 and May 21, 2024.