"Cucumbers are the unsung hero of toddler dinners. So, heads up moms: cucumbers are once again affected by a nationwide recall. You might remember back in November 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a cucumber recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. On May 19, 2025, cucumbers were recalled again. The recalled cucumbers were sold directly to consumers at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market and to its wholesale distributor. The list of retailers and restaurants with the contaminated product is growing as the Food and Drug Administration investigation is still ongoing.
A total of 26 people, from 15 states, were infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo. Here’s everything to know, so far, about the most recent recall of yet another family-favorite food item. We’ll continue to update this article as the FDA indicates retail locations where the cucumbers were sold.
Which cucumbers are recalled?
According to the FDA’s release, the recall involves cucumbers grown and distributed between April 29, 2025 to May 19, 2025. “Some potentially contaminated cucumbers were available at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market in three Florida locations including Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and West Palm Beach between April 29, 2025 and May 14, 2025.” Additionally, the recalled cucumbers were sold to the company’s wholesale distributor. The FDA noted that contaminated products are available at both restaurant and retail locations and is working to determine where potentially contaminated cucumbers were distributed.
“Cucumbers may have been sold individually or in smaller packages, with or without a label that may not bear the same brand, product name, or best by date, For distributors, restaurants, and retailers who have purchased these cucumbers, the products were labeled as either being ‘supers,’ ‘selects,’ or ‘plains.’”
Individual cucumber brands and products recalled so far
As retailers and brands are notified, they will been issuing additional product recalls. The following cucumber products were determined to be part of the recall on May 22-23, 2025. This list will likely grow in the coming days:
- Harris Teeter – fresh cucumbers and vegetable trays
- Kroger – Yummi Sushi-branded products
- Walmart – fresh cut cucumber slices in Texas
- PennRose Farms 5 lb. whole cucumbers with Restaurant Depot and PennRose Farms logos
- Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Marinated Cucumber Salads in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Kentucky
- Snowfruit and Snowfox label cucumber products in Texas
- Big Y Foods made-to-order subs, wraps, and paninis in Massachusetts and Connecticut
- Albertsons ready made Greek salads in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
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Where have contaminated cucumbers caused illnesses?
The cucumbers are being recalled because they have been linked by the FDA to a Salmonella outbreak that has resulted in 26 illnesses in AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, and VA.
What should parents look out for?
You may be asking yourself, “should I throw away my cucumbers?” First, check the label of the distributor. But “if you cannot tell if your cucumber was grown by Bedner Growers, throw it away,” the FDA advised. Additionally, “When eating out over the next week, ask if cucumbers were from Bedner Growers or Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc.”
The FDA also advised the public not to eat, sell, or serve recalled cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. as the FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
What should you do if you have recalled cucumbers?
According to the FDA, you should follow these specific guidelines if you have the recalled cucumbers in your fridge . Do not eat the recalled cucumbers. The FDA encourages anyone with these recalled vegetables to throw them out, or return them directly to the retailers.
Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled organic cucumbers using hot soapy water or a dishwasher. You’ll want to contact your healthcare provider if you are concerned about illness symptoms.
What is the risk of salmonella?
Of course, worrying is a given when it comes to our kids and the health of our families. No parent wants to think the food they purchased could make someone sick. If you think you or your family have been exposed, here’s what you should know and watch out for, according to the CDC’s website:
- Salmonella bacteria can make people sick with salmonellosis.
- People usually come into contact with Salmonella through contaminated food or drinking water.
- Children age 5 and under and adults over age 65 are the most at risk of serious infection.
- Symptoms can include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- According to the FDA report, illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating food that is contaminated with Salmonella, and the symptoms usually last four to seven days.
Roberta Correia, Editor-in-Chief
Roberta is an editor with 10+ years experience in content strategy and brand building. Before joining The Everymom she was Editorial Director at Brides and previously served as Digital Editor at Women’s Wear Daily. She grew up in Brazil and currently calls Brooklyn home with her son, Lucas.
Kathy Sisson, Senior Editor
Kathy Sisson has been a key contributor in the editorial parenting space for eight years, not only as a full-time editor at The Everymom but previously as a freelance writer for top parenting sites, including Scary Mommy, Motherly, Parent Co., and more. As an editor at The Everymom, she has produced hundreds of articles on a range of parenting topics, reviewed dozens of family-focused products, interviewed leading experts in the children and parenting world, and created viral parenting social media content. A mom of two, she is committed to sharing the honest, helpful, and often humorous stories of motherhood.