CDC declares outbreak is over. FDA’s investigation is closed. Contaminated cucumbers sneaked into New Mexico in Gyro Kits.
Source: Food and Drug Administration
Cucumbers and cucumber products linked to illnesses are past shelf life and should no longer be on the market. American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico and sold by importers in October and November 2024 were recalled. Products containing recalled cucumbers were also recalled by multiple companies.
More information is included in the table of recalled products.
Symptoms of Salmonella Infection
Illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating food that is contaminated with Salmonella, and the symptoms usually last four to seven days. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections.
Stores Affected
Recalled products were distributed to food service customers and retailers nationwide.
More information, including available retailer information is included in the table of recalled products.
Status
Ended.
Recommendation
- These products are past shelf life and should no longer be available for sale.
- Consumers, retailers, and distributors should check their refrigerators and freezers and should not use or eat recalled cucumbers and recalled cucumber products.
- Retailers, distributors, and consumers should follow FDA’s safe handling and cleaningand use extra care in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with recalled products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
- Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have symptoms of a Salmonellainfection after eating recalled cucumbers.
Current Update
January 8, 2025
The FDA, CDC, and state partners investigated a multistate outbreak of SalmonellaTyphimurium infections linked to American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico. As of January 8, 2025, 113 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella were reported from 23 states. Of the 99 people for whom information was available, 28 were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. Of the 69 people interviewed, 56 (81%) reported eating or likely eating cucumbers. CDC declares the outbreak over.
Epidemiologic and traceback information demonstrated that American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico were the source of illnesses in this outbreak. Several companies issued recalls for American/slicer cucumbers and products containing recalled cucumbers. See the table of recalled product for more information. Recalled product is past shelf-life and should no longer be distributed or sold in stores. FDA’s investigation is complete.
Case Count Map Provided by CDC
