Recall Alert!! Three deaths and many sick with salmonella from Cucumbers that have been recalled.
The three deaths were in Arizona, California and Texas.
The recalled cucumbers were distributed in at least 21 other states: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina & Utah.
“If you aren’t sure if your cucumbers were recalled, ask the place of purchase or your supplier. When in doubt, don’t eat, sell, or serve them and throw them out,” the CDC said.
Salmonella is a very common cause of food poisoning, making a million people sick every year and killing 380 of them. It causes diarrhea, stomach pain and cramps. It can affect a wide range of foods, including pork, chicken, tuna and vegetables.
We will keep you update as more information becomes available to us.