The outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections, with cucumbers from Mexico identified as the source, has seen an increase in reported cases, now totaling 100 individuals across 23 U.S. states. The cucumbers, distributed by SunFed Produce, Baloian Farms, and Russ Davis Wholesale, have been subject to recall, along with products containing these cucumbers, such as deli trays and salads.
The Food and Drug Administration has confirmed the number of affected individuals and reported that out of 90 people with available information, 25 have required hospitalization. There have been no fatalities linked to this outbreak. The age range of the patients spans from 1 to 98 years, with illnesses manifesting between October 12 and November 23.
Interviews with 67 affected individuals revealed that 54 had consumed cucumbers before falling ill. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that the actual number of outbreak patients could be significantly higher, as many cases go unconfirmed due to lack of medical consultation or specific testing for Salmonella.
The CDC has also identified seven illness sub-clusters within three assisted living facilities, three school districts, and one restaurant, linking these cases back to the consumption of cucumbers. The implicated grower of the cucumbers is Agrotato, S.A. de C.V., with the recalled products distributed between October 12 and November 26.
The recalled cucumbers were shipped to various states in the U.S. and several Canadian provinces, indicating a wide distribution network for the contaminated produce.
Source: Food Safety News