Texas Cucumber Salmonella Lawyer

Cucumbers have been linked to multiple outbreaks of Salmonella in Texas and others states, with hundreds of people infected in dozens of states.

Need a Texas Cucumber Salmonella Lawyer? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with Salmonella after eating cucumbers, you should contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit in Texas.

UPDATE: Texas Company Recalls Cucumbers for Salmonella Risk

In June 2025, the Texas company Fuentes Farms announced a recall for 71 boxes of fresh cucumbers (each box containing 40 pounds of cucumbers) that were sold at markets in the McAllen and Alamo areas of Texas between May 31 and June 3, 2025. No illnesses were reported, but a sample of cucumbers from Lot #357 tested positive for Salmonella.

May 2025 – Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 69 People in 21 States

In May 2025, yet another outbreak of Salmonella was linked to fresh cucumbers that were grown in Florida by Bedner Growers Inc., and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc.

The outbreak was declared over on June 30, 2025, according to the final FDA Investigation Update.

As of June 30, 2025, cucumbers from Bedner Growers were linked to 69 illnesses in 21 states, including 22 people who were hospitalized. Eight of the victims got sick on 6 different cruise ships that departed from ports in Florida between March 30 and April 12, 2025.

The cucumbers were distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. between April 29, 2025 to May 19, 2025, according to the CDC Outbreak Investigation.

The cucumbers were sold to cruise ships, restaurants, grocery stores, hospitals, and other companies who used the recalled products in other foods such as sushi, sandwiches, salads, vegetable trays, and other foods.

On May 19, Bedner Growers announced a recall after FDA tests linked fresh cucumbers to an outbreak of Salmonella. This led to a chain-reaction of recalls from other companies who used the recalled cucumbers in their products, including Target, Walmart, Big Y Foods, and many others. For example:

Target – Sushi Rolls and Bowls, Cucumbers, Salads
Marketside Fresh-Cut Cucumbers (Walmart stores in Texas)
Kroger / Supreme Produce – Fresh cucumbers, salad and vegetable trays containing fresh cucumbers
Snowfruit & Snowfox Cucumbers and Sushi – (JFE Franchising)
East Coast Fresh, TOPS, Wellsley Farms, WEIS, AHOLD, Jack and Olive, Created Fresh, Sprig and Sprout – salads, salsas, and other products containing fresh cucumbers (The Coastal Companies)
Walmart Marketside Fresh-Cut Cucumber Slices (made in select Walmart stores in Texas)
Ready-to-Eat and Star Market Greek Salad with Cucumbers (Albertson’s Companies)
Big Y Foods – sandwiches, made-to-order subs, wraps, and paninis with cucumbers
Harris Teeter– fresh cucumbers and vegetable trays
PennRose Farms, LLC – 5-pound mesh bags of whole cucumbers
Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, LLC – Marinated Cucumber salads
And more

The recall was announced after the FDA found the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo in a sample of cucumbers from Bedner Growers at a distribution center in Pennsylvania. This sample of cucumbers also tested positive for other strains of Salmonella, which may be linked to other illnesses.

December 2024 – Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak

On December 19, 2024, the FDA posted an Outbreak Investigation Update to report a total of 100 confirmed illnesses from SunFed Cucumbers. The illnesses were reported in 23 states, including Texas, between October and November 2024. No deaths were reported, but 25 people were hospitalized.

The cucumbers were sold under multiple brand-names, such as: SunFed, Pamela, Pam Pak, Russ Davis, Crazy Fresh, Quick & Easy, Kowalski’s Markets, Marketside, Snowfruit, Snowfox, Supreme Produce, Yummi Sushi, Dairyland Produce, Sprouts Farmers Market, and more.

The cucumbers were also used in other food products, such as sushi, wraps, salads, and more. There is a growing list of secondary recalls involving companies who used SunFed cucumbers in their products.

SunFed Cucumber Recall

In November 2024, SunFed Produce announced a recall for fresh whole cucumbers that were grown in Mexico. According to the recall: “If you bought whole fresh American cucumbers during October 12 and November 26 and can’t tell where they are from, throw them away.”

How Many People Got Sick in Texas?

As of December 19, 2024, cucumbers have been linked to 6 confirmed cases of Salmonella in Texas, but it is likely that many more people got sick and their illnesses were never reported to health officials, according to the CDC Map Of Where People Got Sick.

Texas Grocery Stores Expand Cucumber Recalls

Texas is one of 23 states where SunFed cucumbers were recalled due to Salmonella. The list of recalls continues to expand in Texas, including stores like Walmart, Kroger, restaurants, and food-service.

The original recall was announced by SunFed, but many secondary recalls have been announced by other companies who used SunFed cucumbers in other products (like sushi, salads, wraps), pre-sliced cucumbers, plastic trays, or clear plastic containers.

The expanded recalls include (but may not be limited to):

SunFed Produce Recall: foodservice and retail customers in AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OK, PA, TN, Texas (TX), UT, VA, WA, and WI
Baloian Farms Recall: City Market (CO, UT, WY); King Soopers (CO, WY); Smart & Final (AZ, CA, NV) and food service customers in AK, AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, KS, MA, MO, MI, MT, NC, NV, NY, OR, Texas (TX), WA, and WI.
Russ Davis Recall: foodservice and retail customers in IA, IL, KS, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, SD, WI, and WY.
Walmart Recall: retail customers in Texas (TX)
JFE Recall (Snowfox and Snowfruit brands): Kroger retail stores in AZ, CO, LA, Texas (TX), and WY.
Supreme Produce Recall: Kroger and King Soopers retail stores in CO and Texas (TX).
Yummi Sushi Recall: Kroger retail stores in Texas (TX).
And more: Click here for the FDA Table of Cucumber Recalls

June 2024: Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 551 People

In June 2024, health officials began investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers.

There were 551 illnesses in 34 states and the District of Columbia, according to the FDA. At least 155 people were hospitalized since the outbreak began in March 2024, according to the CDC Outbreak Investigation.

Fresh Start Produce Recalls Cucumbers for Salmonella Risk

In June 2024, health officials warned people not to eat fresh whole cucumbers that were recalled by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. due to a risk of Salmonella contamination.

The cucumbers testd positive for Salmonella Bareilly and do not match any ongoing outbreaks. The recalled product is beyond shelf life and should no longer be available for sale to consumers in stores, according to the FDA.

Fresh Start Produce Sales sold bulk boxes of cucumbers between May 17 and May 21, 2024 to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors in 14 states.

The states include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

2015 Outbreak: Cucumbers Linked to 838 Illnesses

As of November 19, 2015, a total of 838 infections were reported in 38 states, including 165 people who were hospitalized and four people who died, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The outbreak strain was identified as Salmonella Poona.

The pole-grown garden cucumbers were grown in northern Mexico by Rancho Don Juanito. They were distributed in the United States by San Diego-based Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce under the “Limited Edition” brand from August 1 through September 3, 2015. However, illnesses were reported as early as July 3, 2015.

Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce distributed produce to many major grocery stores, such as Safeway, Kroger, HEB, and Walmart. Their products are also used in dishes at Red Lobster and Olive Garden restaurants.

Unfortunately, it is unlikely that cucumbers purchased at the grocery store will have any identifying brand information. Therefore, consumers who are concerned must contact their grocery store to find out if they purchased the recalled cucumbers.

On September 4, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce announced a recall for cucumbers that were sold under the “Limited Edition” brand-name from August 1 through September 3, 2015.

On September 11, Custom Produce recalled for cucumbers that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The “slicer” or “American” style cucumbers were grown in northern Baja Mexico and sold under the “Fat Boy®”-brand.

Salmonella Food Poisoning

Salmonella infection is one of the most common types of food poisoning. It causes inflammation of the lining of the small intestines when you swallow food or water that contains the Salmonella bacteria.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection include:

Abdominal pain or cramps
Fever
Diarrhea (may be bloody)
Muscle pain
Nausea and vomiting

Need a Cucumber Salmonella Lawyer in Texas?

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