The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced last week it was investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella connected to cucumbers that has so far led to 26 cases and 9 hospitalizations across 15 states. The cucumber producer, Bedner Growers, Inc. shortly after announced a voluntary recall for whole cucumbers due to potential Salmonella contamination. More companies, including JFE Franchising Inc., Walmart, and Albertsons Companies have also announced recalls of cucumbers and products containing cucumbers from Bedner Growers potentially linked to this outbreak.
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious infections in animals and humans, especially those in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.
Background
The recall was initiated because they have been linked to a nationwide Salmonella outbreak currently under investigation by federal, state, and local health authorities.
Distribution
The JFE Franchising Inc. products were sold under the SNOWFRUIT or SNOWFOX labels through retailers including Kroger, Roundy’s (Pick n Save and Metro Market), and Weis Market stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and New York.
The Albertsons Companies products were sold at ACME, Balducci’s Food Lovers Market, Kings Food Market, Safeway, Shaw’s, and Start Market stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
The Walmart products were sold in select Walmart stores in Texas.
Product Details
| Recalling Company | Retailer or Distributor | Product | Size | UPC or Product Code | Purchase Dates | Additional Information | ||
| JFE Franchising Inc. | Kroger | Fruit & Vegetable Tray | 64 oz | 63912394047 | NA | NA | ||
| Family Garden Salad | 24 oz | 63912388065 | ||||||
| Garden Salad | 12 oz | 63912388067 | ||||||
| Family Cobb Salad | 22 oz | 63912388068 | ||||||
| Cobb Salad | 11 oz | 63912388069 | ||||||
| Chef Salad | 11 oz | 63912395033 | ||||||
| Cucumber with Ranch | 9 oz | 63912395020 | ||||||
| Cucumber, Lime & Tajin | 19 oz | 63912388053 | ||||||
| Mixed Melon, Cucumbers & Tajin | 18 oz | 63912394007 | ||||||
| Watermelon & Cucumber w/ Tajin | 18 oz | 63912394036 | ||||||
| Small Vegetable Tray | 19.5 oz | 63912388045 | ||||||
| Small Party Tray with Dip | 19 oz | 63912388046 | ||||||
| Large Vegetable Tray | 42 oz | 63912388056 | ||||||
| Cucumber Slices w/Tajin | 15 oz | 63912388022 | ||||||
| Vegetable Bowl | 26 oz | 63912388044 | ||||||
| Cucumber Bowl w/ Ranch Dressing | 15 oz | 63912388063 | ||||||
| Vegetable Bowl | 13 oz | 63912388072 | ||||||
| Baby Carrot, Cucumber, & Ranch | 15 oz | 63912394045 | ||||||
| Cucumber Salad | 3 oz | 63912389243 | ||||||
| Spicy Cucumber Salad | 3 oz | 63912389329 | ||||||
| Bibimbap Bowl | 13 oz | 63912389259 | ||||||
| Yaki Noodle Bowl | 12 oz | 63912389254 | ||||||
| Ebi Vermicelli Bowl | 13 oz | 63912389334 | ||||||
| Sushi containing cucumber | Various | Various | ||||||
| Roundy’s | Signature Vegetable Bowl | 28 oz | 639123600172 | |||||
| Chef Salad | 16 oz | 639123600295 | ||||||
| Cobb Style Salad | 15 oz | 639123600318 | ||||||
| Garden Salad | 16 oz | 639123600547 | ||||||
| Greek Salad | 16 oz | 639123600523 | ||||||
| Weis Markets | Cucumber Salad | 3 oz | 63912389205 | |||||
| Sushi containing cucumber | Various | Various | ||||||
| Albertsons Companies | ACME, Safeway, Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lovers Market | SALAD GREEK AUTHENTIC FS | Lbs | 29307000000– 00901 | May 23, 2025 to May 24, 2025 | Sold in the following states: CT, DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA | ||
| Shaw’s Star Market | READYMEALS SALAD GREEK SS | Lbs | 29248300000 | May 20, 2025 to May 24, 2025 | Sold in the following states: MA, ME, NH, RI, VT | |||
| SALAD GREEK FS | Lbs | 29232900000 | ||||||
| Walmart Inc. | Walmart | Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices | 1.5 lbs | 62969 | NA | All date codes up to 5/24/2025 |
Consumer Action
Consumers should check their homes and businesses for the recalled products.
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected products even if they look or smell safe to eat.
Anyone in possession of the recalled products is requested to not sell, serve, or distribute them.
Consumers should thoroughly sanitize any surface, utensils, or containers that have come into contact with the impacted products.
The recalled items should be disposed of immediately or returned to the store for a refund. Consumers with cucumbers of unknown origin should take caution and throw them out as well.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact the respective recalling company:
- JFE Franchising Inc. – consumers can email the company at either [email protected] or [email protected].
- Albertsons Companies – consumers can contact the company at 877-723-3929 from Monday through Friday, 5 am to 9 pm PST.
- Walmart Inc. – consumers can contact the company at 800-925-6278.
Health Risks
Multiple illnesses in connection with consumption of the affected product have been reported. An outbreak investigation is ongoing.
Any consumers who are experiencing symptoms after contact with the affected product should contact their medical provider.
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause severe gastrointestinal illness in humans. Symptoms typically include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, appearing six hours to six days after exposure to the bacteria. While most people recover without specific treatment, the infection can be severe, especially for young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
