Baloian Farms of Arizona Co., Inc. has announced a recall of all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged under the “Pamela” brand, generic white boxes with a sticker identifying the grower as “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.,” or clear PamPak-branded bags containing six individual cucumbers (UPC 8 2540107010 6). The recall applies to cucumbers sold between October 12, 2024, and November 26, 2024, due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
The recalled cucumbers were distributed to multiple states across the United States, including California, Arizona, Texas, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Colorado, Kansas, New York, Massachusetts, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Alaska, as well as the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. They were available through retail and foodservice outlets, and consumers in states beyond these locations may have purchased them.
The recall was initiated following the cucumbers recall from SunFed Produce, LLC, which indicated that the cucumbers sourced from “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.” may be linked to reported salmonellosis illnesses between October 12 and November 15, 2024. Discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the connection. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted SunFed to the issue after identifying salmonellosis cases linked to the cucumbers between October 12 and November 15, 2024. Baloian Farms has also contacted its direct buyers, requesting they notify their customers about the recall.
Salmonella contamination can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of salmonellosis, such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, typically appear within 6 hours to 6 days after exposure and last 4 to 7 days.
Consumers are advised not to consume, sell, or distribute the recalled cucumbers. Any affected products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase for a refund. Surfaces or utensils that may have come into contact with the cucumbers should be cleaned and sanitized to prevent cross-contamination. Consumers who suspect they have consumed the contaminated product and are experiencing symptoms should contact a healthcare provider immediately.
If you believe you’ve been affected by this recall, you may be eligible for a compensation. Contact Keep Food Safe for guidance and support on your next steps.
