Cucumber Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Several companies have recalled cucumbers for Salmonella contamination since 2015. They include Bedner Growers, SunFed Produce, Fresh Start Produce Sales, and Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce. The most recent action recalled cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, of Boynton Beach, Florida. The company sold them to a wholesale distributor and consumers through May 19, 2025, after a follow-up inspection sample tested positive for Salmonella. The FDA and CDC have closed every outbreak investigation covered on this page, including this one, which was completed in June 2025. Anyone who still has recalled cucumbers should throw them away or return them for a refund.

Latest Cucumbers Recall Updates

November 17, 2025: FDA Issues Warning Letter to Bedner Growers

The FDA issued a Warning Letter to Bedner Growers, Inc., of Boynton Beach, Florida. Inspectors had found problems during two follow-up visits tied to the farm’s 2024 and 2025 Salmonella outbreaks[1]. FDA confirmed the Warning Letter in a December 23, 2025 update, which also said its investigation into the 2025 outbreak had already closed in June 2025.

June 30, 2025: CDC Declares Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak Over

The CDC declared the Salmonella Montevideo outbreak linked to Bedner Growers cucumbers over. The final count reached 69 illnesses in 21 states, with 22 people hospitalized and no deaths reported. Traceback and lab testing confirmed cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. in Boynton Beach, Florida were the source, and recalled product was already past its shelf life by the time the outbreak ended.

June 28, 2025: Sardilli Recalls Smartcuts Cucumber Sliced Trays

Sardilli Produce & Dairy Company, Inc., of Hartford, Connecticut, recalled Smartcuts Cucumber Sliced Trays sold at retail in Massachusetts for possible Salmonella contamination[2]. The recall covered 70 cases with lot numbers F13625, F13825 and F14025, and FDA listed the action on its enforcement reports page rather than its main recall list.

June 16, 2025: Fuentes Farms Recalls 71 Boxes of Cucumbers

Fuentes Farms, LLC, of McAllen, Texas, recalled 71 boxes of fresh cucumbers sold at local flea markets after a routine FDA sample found Salmonella[3]. The company said the recall was not connected to the Bedner Growers outbreak, and no illnesses had been reported in connection with the affected Lot 357 cucumbers.

May 28, 2025: Downstream Companies Recall Bedner Growers Cucumbers

Between May 21 and May 28, 2025, at least nine companies recalled products made with recalled Bedner Growers cucumbers[4]. They included Coastal Companies, PennRose Farms, Walmart, Isabelle’s Kitchen and Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods. Big Y Foods, Albertsons, JFE Franchising and Supreme Produce also recalled salads, salsas, sandwiches and cut cucumber trays. These reached retailers such as Publix, Kroger and Sam’s Club.

May 19, 2025: FDA and CDC Open Salmonella Montevideo Investigation

FDA and CDC opened the Salmonella Montevideo investigation after a follow-up inspection found Salmonella at Bedner Growers, Inc. that matched recent illnesses. The follow-up inspection had been triggered by the farm’s 2024 outbreaks. Bedner Growers, Inc. recalled cucumbers sold to consumers at its Farm Fresh Market locations and to its wholesale distributor between April 29 and May 19, 2025.

January 8, 2025: FDA and CDC Complete Typhimurium Investigation

FDA and CDC completed their investigation into a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to American slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V., in Sonora, Mexico[5]. The final count reached 113 illnesses in 23 states, with 28 people hospitalized and no deaths reported, closing an outbreak several companies had already recalled cucumbers over.

December 9, 2024: Retailers Recall Agrotato-Grown Cucumber Products

Between December 1 and December 9, 2024, Russ Davis, Walmart, JFE, Supreme Produce and Yummi Sushi each recalled products made with the recalled Agrotato-grown cucumbers. Dairyland Produce (doing business as Hardie’s Fresh Foods), Fresh Creative Foods, Sprouts Farmers Market and F&S Fresh Foods followed. Their products reached stores in Texas, Colorado, Arizona and more than a dozen other states.

November 29, 2024: Baloian Farms Recalls Cucumbers Sold in 19 States

Baloian Farms of Arizona Co., Inc. recalled all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers sold between October 12 and November 26, 2024, packaged under the Pamela brand and in PamPak bags[6]. The Agrotato-grown cucumbers, tied to the same Salmonella Typhimurium investigation, reached 19 U.S. states, as well as the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, the recall notice said.

November 27, 2024: SunFed Produce Recalls Agrotato-Grown Cucumbers

SunFed Produce, LLC recalled all sizes of American slicer cucumbers linked to the outbreak, grown at the same Sonora, Mexico farm operated by Agrotato. The company distributed recalled product to 26 U.S. states. The recall, one of the largest of the outbreak, reached retail and foodservice customers nationwide before the company’s harvest season for these cucumbers ended.

August 22, 2024: FDA and CDC Close Africana/Braenderup Investigation

FDA and CDC closed their investigation into a Salmonella Africana and Braenderup outbreak. The investigation closed with a final count of 551 illnesses in 34 states and Washington, D.C., and 155 hospitalizations[7]. Canal water testing at Bedner Growers, Inc. and Thomas Produce Company matched the outbreak strain, and the outbreak’s first recall, by Fresh Start Produce Sales, ran from June 1, 2024.

July 22, 2024: Wiers Farm Expands Listeria Recall

Wiers Farm, Inc., of Willard, Ohio, expanded a July 12, 2024 recall to include bagged and tray cucumbers and other produce for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination[8]. The company opened its investigation after the Michigan Department of Agriculture reported the original findings. The affected items were sold at select Walmart, Kroger and Save-A-Lot stores.

March 18, 2016: CDC Posts Final Update on 2015 Poona Outbreak

The CDC posted its final update on the Salmonella Poona outbreak tied to cucumbers imported from Mexico and distributed by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce. It reported 907 illnesses in 40 states[9]. The outbreak led to 204 hospitalizations and six deaths. Two recalls followed, by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce and Custom Produce Sales, whose “Fat Boy” brand cucumbers came from the same grower.

Which Cucumbers Are Affected?

Cucumbers recalled across these actions carry many brand names, lot codes and package types, and no single description covers every one. Check any cucumbers or cucumber products in your kitchen against the brands, dates and identifiers named in the notices below:

• Hardie’s Fresh Foods “Cucumber Select 6 CT” bags, lot codes X2377074, X2379602, X2381000, X2381080, X2383400, X2384557 and X2384587, sold at Costco in Houston and Dallas, Texas[10]
• PennRose Farms 5-pound mesh bags of whole cucumbers, UPC 841214101714, lot numbers 48-122 through 48-125, shipped to Restaurant Depot centers in five states[11]
• Walmart Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices, UPC/PLU 62969, produced in select Texas stores between May 13 and May 20, 2025[12]
• Whole fresh American Agrotato-grown cucumbers sold under the Pamela and SunFed brands, in cardboard containers or PamPak bags with UPC 8 2540107010 6
• Cucumbers sold under the Andrew & Williamson “Limited Edition” label and the Custom Produce Sales “Fat Boy” label, both tied to the 2015 outbreak

The Latest Cucumbers Recall Updates section above lists every company that issued a recall, along with the exact dates each one covered.

Why Were the Cucumbers Recalled?

The cucumbers were recalled because samples collected by FDA, state agencies, or the companies themselves tested positive for the Salmonella strains making people sick. In one case, samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes instead. At the farms behind the 2024 Africana/Braenderup outbreak (see the August 22, 2024 update above), FDA testing found Salmonella in canal water used to grow cucumbers. The find matched the strain that caused those illnesses. Wiers Farm, Inc. traced its own Listeria investigation back to findings the Michigan Department of Agriculture first reported. Testing in the other outbreaks pointed to contaminated growing water and soil samples at the farms involved.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The most recently closed outbreak, tied to Bedner Growers, Inc. cucumbers, added another 69 illnesses with no deaths, as the June 30, 2025 update above details. Three earlier closed outbreaks add hundreds more reported illnesses. They total 551 in 2024, 113 in a second 2024 outbreak, and 907 in the 2015 outbreak, which included six deaths. These counts come from confirmed laboratory-linked cases only, and reported Salmonella infection figures do not by themselves show that every case was caused by a specific recalled product. Public health agencies in dozens of states gathered these figures, not Schmidt & Clark or any law firm, over the years these recalls span.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who bought cucumbers or cucumber products covered by these recalls, or who develops symptoms after eating them, should take the following steps:

1. Check the brand names, lot codes, UPCs and sell-by dates on your cucumbers. Compare them against the identifiers listed in the Latest Updates and Which Cucumbers Are Affected sections above.
2. Do not eat any cucumbers or cucumber products that match a recalled brand, lot code or date, even if they look and smell normal.
3. Throw the recalled product away, or return it to the store where you bought it, for a full refund where offered.
4. Wash and sanitize any countertops, cutting boards, knives, containers, or refrigerator shelves that touched the recalled cucumbers, to reduce the risk of spreading contamination.
5. Watch for Salmonella symptoms and see a doctor if they last more than a few days.
6. Report a suspected Salmonella or Listeria illness to your state or local health department. You can also contact FDA’s Industry and Consumer Assistance line at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Health Canada issued its own recall warning for the same SunFed and Agrotato-grown cucumbers, last updated December 2, 2024[13]. The recall covers cucumbers sent to Alberta, British Columbia, Calgary, Saskatchewan and Ontario. It matches the same SunFed recall and Salmonella strain found in the United States.

Legal Options

No class action or multidistrict case has been filed over any of these cucumber recalls[14]. A recall does not automatically prove a company is liable, and each case depends on its own facts. Schmidt & Clark reviews claims from people who got seriously ill after eating recalled cucumbers. Our food poisoning lawsuit page covers this type of claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella from Cucumbers?

Salmonella symptoms from cucumbers usually begin 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. They include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps that typically last four to seven days. Children younger than five, older adults and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of severe infection.

How Did Investigators Link Illnesses to Bedner Growers Cucumbers?

Investigators linked illnesses to Bedner Growers cucumbers using whole genome sequencing. FDA had collected an environmental sample there during an April 2025 follow-up inspection. The sample matched the strain making people sick and confirmed the farm as this outbreak’s source.

Can I Sue If I Got Sick from Recalled Cucumbers?

Whether you can sue after getting sick from recalled cucumbers depends on your individual facts. No class action has been filed over these recalls, but Schmidt & Clark reviews individual food-poisoning claims. A review does not promise you qualify or will recover compensation.

How Many States Received the Recalled Wiers Farm Produce?

Wiers Farm’s recalled cucumbers and other produce reached select stores in 13 states, including Ohio, Michigan, New York and Virginia. The risk was possible Listeria contamination, and Wiers expanded the recall from an original July 12, 2024 notice.

How Many Separate Cucumber Recalls Have There Been?

At least fifteen separate companies have recalled cucumbers or cucumber products since 2015, across four confirmed Salmonella outbreaks and one Listeria action. The growers most often named are Bedner Growers, Fresh Start Produce Sales, SunFed Produce and Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce.

Has Anyone Died from the Cucumber Recalls?

Yes, people have died from the cucumber recalls on this page: the 2015 Poona outbreak, detailed in the Latest Updates section above, is the only one tied to deaths. The 2024 and 2025 outbreaks linked to Bedner Growers, SunFed Produce and Baloian Farms reported no deaths.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-cucumbers-may-2025
2. https://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/2025/smartcuts-cucumber-sliced-trays-recalled-for-salmonella/
3. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fuentes-farms-llc-recalls-product-because-possible-health-risk
4. https://www.fda.gov/safety/major-product-recalls/2025-recalls-cucumbers-associated-bedner-growers-inc-boynton-beach-florida-due-potential-risk
5. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-cucumbers-november-2024
6. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/baloian-farms-arizona-co-recalls-whole-fresh-american-cucumbers-because-possible-health-risks-due
7. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-cucumbers-june-2024
8. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wiers-farm-inc-expands-voluntary-recall-whole-and-salad-cucumbers-due-possible-contamination
9. https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/salmonella/poona-09-15/index.html
10. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hardies-fresh-foods-recalls-cucumbers-because-possible-health-risk
11. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pennrose-farms-issues-recall-whole-cucumbers-because-possible-health-risk
12. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/walmart-inc-recalls-marketside-fresh-cut-cucumber-slices-select-texas-stores-because-possible-health
13. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/sunfed-brand-field-cucumbers-and-slicer-cucumbers-recalled-due-salmonella
14. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_Actions_Pending-February-2-2026.pdf