The FDA has issued an urgent recall for a shipment of cucumbers from Fuentes Farms, sold at flea markets in McAllen and Alamo, Texas. Tests revealed the cucumbers could be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious illness and even death.
Salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, it can lead to severe infections if it spreads through the bloodstream, posing a high risk to vulnerable individuals.
The cucumbers were distributed between May 31 and June 3. The FDA warns that handling these cucumbers without proper hygiene could spread the bacteria to other foods. Consumers who bought cucumbers from Lot #357 are advised to discard or return them.
No cases of illness have been reported yet, but the FDA’s Class I recall means the cucumbers have been immediately removed from sale, and consumers should take the warning seriously.
Fuentes Farms is notifying customers and urging them to stop selling or eating the cucumbers from the affected lot.
