Food safety alert
Investigation status: Closed
Recall issued: Yes
This outbreak is over. Learn what you can do to protect yourself from getting sick from Salmonella.
Fast Facts
United States
- Cases: 113
- Hospitalizations: 28
- Deaths: 0
- States: 23
Recalled food
Many companies recalled whole fresh cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico. In addition, companies recalled sliced cucumbers or foods made with cucumbers like wraps and salads in some states. These cucumbers, and products made from these cucumbers, are no longer available for sale.
What you should do
Follow these four food safety steps to prevent getting sick from Salmonella.
- Clean: Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces often. Rinse fruits and vegetables under running water before eating, cutting, or peeling.
- Separate: Keep food that won't be cooked separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
- Cook: Use a food thermometer to make sure you have cooked your food to a temperature high enough to kill germs.
- Chill: Refrigerate perishable food (food that goes bad) within 2 hours. If the outside temperature is hotter than 90°F, refrigerate within 1 hour. Thaw food in the refrigerator, not on the counter.
Symptoms of Salmonella
- Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
- Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
- Some people—especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
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