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The cucumbers were distributed and sold between May 31 and June 3.
A press release from the FDA states: “Fuentes Farms of McAllen, Texas is recalling 71 Boxes of Fresh Cucumbers, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes f.atal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
“Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
“In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.”
Fuentes Farms added in a statement: “Consumers who believe they may have purchased cucumbers from Lot #357 are advised to dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.”
Thankfully, no illnesses have been reported with those who have been in contact with the cucumber batch and officials haven’t discovered any widespread Salmonella cases.
The FDA obviously have big concerns however, after issuing the most severe type of recall, Class I, on the cucumbers.
The recall means the cucumbers have immediately been removed from markets, while consumers are being urged to throw out or return the cucumbers as soon as possible.
The FDA press release added: “Fuentes Farms LLC is notifying all customers and urging anyone who may have purchased the item at the flea market or sold cucumbers from Lot # 357.
Source: unilad.com
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