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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.

SunFed Produce LLC has announced a recall of whole fresh American cucumbers sold between October 12 and November 26, 2024, due to potential Salmonella contamination. “As soon as we learned of this issue, we immediately acted to protect consumers,” said Craig Slate, President of SunFed.

The recall affects cucumbers sold in multiple U.S. states, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, and Texas, as well as Canadian provinces such as Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. The recalled cucumbers were packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label, generic white boxes, or black plastic crates with a sticker indicating the grower, “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.”

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. 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.

SunFed is working closely with authorities and has contacted all direct buyers to initiate the recall. The cucumbers were distributed to foodservice and retail outlets, potentially reaching consumers in states beyond the listed locations. No other SunFed products or farms are implicated in the recall.

Consumers are advised to take the following precautions:

1. Identify and Dispose: Check for whole fresh American cucumbers with a “SunFed” label or packaging indicating the grower, “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.” Any identified recalled cucumbers should not be consumed, served, sold, or distributed and should be destroyed or discarded.
2. Sanitize Surfaces: Clean and sanitize any surfaces or utensils that may have come into contact with the recalled product to prevent cross-contamination.

Consumers who bought this product are urged to avoid consuming this product and seek medical attention if they experience any symptoms. If you believe you’ve been affected by this recall and are exploring legal options, contact Keep Food Safe for guidance and support on your next steps.

Handsome Brook Farms is recalling 10,800 units of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. This bacteria can cause serious infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected with Salmonella might experience fever, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. In rare cases, the infection can spread to the bloodstream and cause severe problems like artery infections, heart infections, or arthritis

The affected eggs were distributed to 25 Costco locations in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee starting November 22, 2024. The recall applies specifically to eggs packaged in plastic cartons labeled with the Kirkland Signature brand and marked with Julian code 327 and a Use By Date of January 6, 2025, which is printed on the side of the carton. The UPC for the recalled product is 9661910680. No other products or batches are impacted by this recall.

The issue was identified after it was discovered that eggs not intended for retail distribution were mistakenly packaged and sold to consumers. Handsome Brook Farms has initiated the recall in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent any potential health risks. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled eggs. The company has implemented additional supply chain controls and retraining measures to ensure this mistake does not recur.

Consumers are urged to stop consuming the affected eggs immediately and either return them to Costco for a full refund or dispose of them safely.  Consumers who bought this product are urged to avoid consuming this product and seek medical attention if they experience any symptoms. If you believe you’ve been affected by this recall and are exploring legal options, contact Keep Food Safe for guidance and support on your next steps.