Crunchy Crisis Alert: Salmonella Scare With Cucumbers In New York

It is that time of year. It's cucumber time but pay attention because there's a veggie emergency that you need to know about. If you love having a cucumber for a snack or putting it on your salad, this news might be a downer.

Cucumbers in 14 states, including New York, have been recalled over worries of potential Salmonella contamination by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida. These cucumbers were sent out between May 17th and May 21st, 2024. Is that you?

What cucumbers are being recalled? The FDA says  they are dark green, around 1.5 - 2.0 inches around and 5-9 inches long. By the way. mini cucumbers and English cucumbers are not included in this recall.

The recall alert is making waves because cucumbers are important for so many people's diets. Everything from adding it to your salad or for a refreshing and healthy snack, cucumbers can steal the show. Check your cucumbers because it's better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to our health.

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Salmonella can cause some serious stomach problems and nobody wants to deal with that. So, if you've recently stocked up on cucumbers, it is time to check the source and make sure that your veggies are safe to munch on.

Whether you bought them at the local farmer's market, grocery store, or corner deli, it's important that you take the necessary precautions by reading more about the recall here. Your health should always come first, even if it means that you have to temporarily say goodbye to one of your favorite snacks.