Stay Safe with U.S. Food Recall Updates

Cucumbers Recall: SunFed's Potential Salmonella Contamination

SunFed has recalled whole cucumbers due to potential salmonella contamination. Several grocery store chains, including some Walmart stores, have been impacted. As of November 26, 68 people have been infected, with 18 hospitalized and no deaths reported. The whole fresh American cucumbers were sold between October 12 and November 26. Consumers who purchased the recalled products can obtain more information by contacting SunFed's recall hotline 888-542-5849 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. MST.

More cucumbers have also been recalled for potential salmonella contamination. Russ Davis Wholesale is recalling multiple products as a precaution as they contain recalled cucumbers from Baloian Farms, which could be contaminated. The recalled items were distributed to foodservice and retail customers in several states. No illnesses have been reported, and consumers with questions can contact the company at 1-877-433-2173.

Fruits and Vegetables Recall: Gracie's Kitchens and Listeria Risk

Gracie's Kitchens has recalled all ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products manufactured at its New Haven, Connecticut, facility due to the potential for listeria contamination. The recalled products were distributed to various grocery stores in Connecticut and New York and had sell-by dates between November 9 and November 24. No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who purchased any of the listed products are urged to discard them. They can contact the company at 203-773-0795 from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST or info@gracieskitchens.com.

Carrots and Vegetable Medley Recall: 4Earth Farms and E. coli Contamination

The recall was initiated after 4Earth Farms was notified by Grimmway Farms, Inc. that carrots used in its Vegetable Medleys and Whole Organic Carrots might be contaminated with E. coli. The recalled 4Earth Farms products were sold in several states and distributed through various channels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an E. coli outbreak tied to the carrots in November. As of November 29, there have been 39 cases across 18 states, including one death and 15 hospitalizations. Consumers with questions can contact the company at 855-918-1706 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT.

Eggs Recall: Handsome Brook Farms and Salmonella

Handsome Brook Farms is voluntarily recalling 10,800 retail units of the Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand name as they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The eggs were distributed into 25 Costco stores in several states starting November 22. The recall applies to eggs with the Julian code 327 and a use-by date of January 5, 2025, which can be found on the side of the plastic egg carton. To date, no illnesses have been reported. Those with questions should contact Handsome Brook Farms at 646-733-4532, ext. 1, from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST or at recall@hbfeggs.com.

Pork Alert: FDA's Public Health Alert on Ecuadorian Pork

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for frozen ready-to-eat pork mortadella products that may have been illegally imported from Ecuador. Included in the alert were one-pound, vacuum-sealed packages containing "Mortadela Especial Bolognia." The problem was discovered during surveillance activities at a warehouse. The pork was shipped to retail and distributor locations in several states. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov.

Symptoms of Salmonella

Most people infected with salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria. Most recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days. Symptoms include diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees, diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving, bloody diarrhea, and so much vomiting that one cannot keep liquids down. Signs of dehydration such as not urinating much, a dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up.

Symptoms of a Listeria Infection

Symptoms typically start a week to four weeks after eating contaminated food and typically include fever, flu-like symptoms such as muscle aches and fatigue, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures.

Symptoms of E. coli Infections

The time between ingesting the bacteria and feeling any symptoms is usually three to four days after exposure, but may be as short as one day or as long as 10 days. Symptoms often begin slowly with mild belly pain or non-bloody diarrhea that worsens over several days. The symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections vary for each person but often include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that is often bloody, vomiting. If there is fever, it is usually not very high, less than 101 degrees.