Big Y Foods Recall | 2026 Latest Updates

Big Y Foods recalled made-to-order sandwiches sold at 30 stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut. The sandwiches contained sliced cucumber linked to a Salmonella outbreak traced to Bedner Growers Inc. Big Y sold them May 20 and 21, 2025. Big Y Foods announced the voluntary recall on May 22, 2025. The FDA classified it Class I, its most serious category, on June 16, 2025. No illnesses have been reported. Anyone who bought a listed sandwich in the affected two-day window should return it or show a receipt for a refund. The FDA’s enforcement record now lists this recall as Terminated, effective March 10, 2026.

Latest Big Y Foods Recall Updates

March 10, 2026: FDA Marks the Recall Terminated

The FDA‘s enforcement record shows the Big Y Foods recall, H-0045-2025, was marked Terminated on March 10, 2026 [1]. Termination follows a standard: the FDA confirms the product was removed from sale and its disposition was resolved. Because the Big Y Foods recall (H-0045-2025) is Class I, that determination also needed sign-off from the FDA’s center office before the case could close [2].

June 16, 2025: FDA Classifies the Recall Class I

The FDA classified the Big Y Foods recall as Class I on June 16, 2025, its highest-risk category. A Class I recall means the product could cause serious health problems or death [3]. The classification came about a month after Big Y Foods first announced the recall on May 22, 2025. It did not change which products, stores, or sale dates were affected.

May 22, 2025: Big Y Foods Announces the Recall

Big Y Foods announced a voluntary recall of its deli sandwiches on May 22, 2025. Its supplier Smartcuts had linked sliced cucumber to a Salmonella outbreak traced to Bedner Growers Inc. The recall, numbered H-0045-2025, covered 6,447 units of made-to-order subs, wraps and paninis. Big Y sold them at 30 stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut, only on those two days.

What Is Salmonella?

Salmonella are bacteria that can make people sick. The illness they cause is called salmonellosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [4]. The bacteria spread through contaminated food and water. In this recall, Big Y Foods traced the risk to sliced cucumber supplied by Bedner Growers Inc. The cucumber reached its sandwiches before the contamination was found.

Which Big Y Foods Products Are Affected?

Big Y Foods pulled five different made-to-order items sold at its deli counters in Massachusetts and Connecticut across May 20 and 21, 2025, covering 6,447 units in total:

• Made-To-Order Small Sub
• Made-To-Order Large Sub
• Made-To-Order 30-Inch Super Sub
• Made-To-Order Wrap
• Made-To-Order Panini

The FDA’s enforcement record lists 70 UPC codes for these items, covering different sizes and fillings sold during the two-day window. No other Big Y products or store departments are part of this recall. Customers who are unsure whether a purchase matches a listed item can check their receipt or ask the store where they bought it.

Why Was Big Y Foods Recalled?

Big Y Foods recalled its sandwiches after its supplier, Smartcuts, flagged a problem. The sliced cucumber it delivered was linked to a Salmonella outbreak tied to Bedner Growers Inc. The cucumber had already reached customers before the risk was found. Bedner Growers Inc. is based in Boynton Beach, Florida. The FDA traced a multistate Salmonella outbreak to cucumbers it sold [5]. That outbreak led to several downstream recalls, including Big Y’s. Big Y Foods pulled the affected sandwiches as soon as it learned about the contamination risk. It also closed the affected service lines, discarded the sandwiches on hand, and cleaned and sanitized the areas where they were made.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the Big Y Foods recall, according to the FDA notice and its enforcement record. The agency’s most recent update, dated June 25, 2025, still shows no confirmed cases. An absence of reported illness does not mean no one was exposed to the recalled sandwiches. Salmonella symptoms can take up to six days to appear. The FDA’s recall notice also warns that young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of a serious infection. Anyone who ate a recalled sandwich and later felt sick should tell their doctor and mention the purchase date and store.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who bought one of the recalled Big Y Foods sandwiches should take these steps:

1. Stop eating any Small Sub, Large Sub, Super Sub, Wrap or Panini bought May 20 or May 21, 2025.
2. Return the product to the store, or show a receipt at the place of purchase, for a full refund.
3. Call Big Y Foods at 1-800-828-2688, option 7, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., or email wecare@bigy.com.
4. Contact Smartcuts at 1-860-525-3237, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with questions about the cucumber supply.
5. Watch for Salmonella symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, cramping and vomiting. They can start six hours to six days after eating a contaminated item, according to the CDC [6].
6. See a doctor if diarrhea or vomiting lasts more than two days, if stool looks bloody, or if a fever tops 102°F. Report the illness to FDA MedWatch.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Eight other companies recalled cucumber products from the same Bedner Growers Inc. supply between 5/21/2025 and 5/28/2025. The companies are Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, The Coastal Companies, PennRose Farms, Walmart, Albertsons, JFE Franchising, Supreme Service Solutions and Isabelle’s Kitchen. Each company’s recall covered its own products and stores. None of them are connected to the Big Y Foods recall beyond the shared cucumber supplier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning?

The symptoms of Salmonella poisoning are fever, diarrhea, stomach cramps and vomiting. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and anyone who develops them after eating a recalled product should contact a doctor for guidance.

Is There a Lawsuit Against Big Y Foods over the Recall?

No lawsuit, class action or MDL against Big Y Foods over this recall has been found. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has not formed an MDL for the Big Y Foods recall.

What Does a Class I Food Recall Mean?

A Class I food recall is the FDA’s most serious of three levels: a product could reasonably cause serious illness or death. The FDA gave the Big Y Foods recall this classification because the sliced cucumber it used carried a Salmonella risk.

What Does It Mean That the Big Y Foods Recall Is Terminated?

The Big Y Foods recall being marked Terminated means the FDA finished reviewing the case. That review covers the recall’s audit checks, Big Y’s status reports and records of how the product was disposed of, before the agency will close the file.

Has Anyone Gotten Sick from the Big Y Foods Recall?

No, no one has gotten sick from the Big Y Foods recall so far, based on FDA records. Salmonella infections typically last four to seven days, so people who bought a recalled sandwich should still watch for symptoms and see a doctor if any appear.

How Many Other Companies Recalled Products Linked to the Same Cucumbers?

8 other companies recalled cucumber products tied to the same outbreak that led to this recall. Walmart’s recall, for example, covered its Marketside fresh-cut cucumber slices, sold under its own store brand.

References

1. https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recalling_firm:%22Big+Y%22&limit=5
2. https://www.fda.gov/media/71814/download
3. https://www.fda.gov/safety/industry-guidance-recalls/recalls-background-and-definitions
4. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/about/index.html
5. https://www.fda.gov/safety/major-product-recalls/2025-recalls-cucumbers-associated-bedner-growers-inc-boynton-beach-florida-due-potential-risk
6. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/signs-symptoms/index.html