“fatal” tomatoes in the southern state recalled by the FDA for salmonella
The tomatoes distributed in Georgia, North Carolina, North Carolina and South Carolina are Class I recalls due to the potential salmonella contamination, according to the FDA.
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The Maryland food company was made with cucumbers that could be contaminated with salmonella, which reminded me of certain salsas and cucumber products.
TGD Cuts, LLC, Jessup, Maryland, is recalling cucumber and tray products linked to the salmonella outbreak from Florida-based Bedner Growers Inc.
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), TGD Cut distributed affected products, including salsa, sliced cucumbers and cucumber spears, to retail and foodservice locations in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and North Carolina. This product has dates ranging from May 20th to May 28th, making it unlikely to be in store or used. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the product, the FDA said.
Salmonella Risk Cucumber Recalls Expand
The first May 19 recall was sold directly to consumers at Bednar’s Farm Farm Fresh Market, according to a notice released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA. Subsequent recalls were announced by grocery stores such as Harris Teater, Kroger and Walmart for repackaging cucumbers that are resaleed under various brand names or re-packaged cucumbers that are used in ready-to-eat products including vegetable trays and salads.
Distributed by Fresh Start Production Sales in Del Rey, Florida, cucumbers envisioned on May 30th targeting individual cucumbers, especially two packs of cucumbers and a variety of prepared food products.
Salmonella risks promoting eggs, tomatoes recall
In addition to the growth of cucumber-related recalls, other products have recently been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. On May 28th, the FDA upgraded to a class that I remembered recalls of tomatoes distributed in three southern states.
Then, on June 6, the CDC and FDA linked brown eggs for sale in nine states, including several Walmart stores, to the ongoing Salmonella Enteidis outbreak.
Latest: Cucumber and product recalled
Customers who purchase products from TGD Cut must remove them or return them for a full refund. Here is a list of products recalled due to the possible risk of salmonella:
| item | UPC | Used by date |
| Salsa, hot 6/12 oz. | 840219170534 | 5/25/2025 |
| Salsa, mild 6/12 oz. | 840219170541 | 5/25/2025 |
| Salsa, mild 5 pounds. | 840219140445 | not available |
| Salsa, mild 5 pounds. | 840219140445 | 5/28/2025 |
| Kyuri Slice/Grape Tomato 50/2 oz. | 840219184784 | 5/23/2025 |
| The cucumber sliced a sarcastic five pounds. | 840219160733 | not available |
| The cucumber sliced a sarcastic 50/2oz. | 840219170657 | 5/19/2025 |
| Cucumber spear 50/2oz. | 840219179971 | 5/19/2025 |
What are the symptoms of salmonella poisoning?
Salmonella poisoning causes approximately 1.35 million illnesses, 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths in the United States each year, according to the CDC and FDA.
Symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps usually occur 6 hours to 6 days after exposure and can last up to 7 days. Symptoms caused by severe infections can include pain, headache, increased fever, lethargy, rash, and blood in the urine or stool.
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