Fuentes Farms LLC, located in McAllen, TX, is recalling boxes of fresh cucumbers because of potential contamination with Salmonella, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled product was distributed in Texas by local vendors in flea markets located in the McAllen and Alamo areas.
The affected product bears the Fuentes Farm label with lot number 357. The boxes are 40 pounds, 1-1/9-bushel boxes, which have a black background and are labeled with vegetables in red lettering.
The recall of the cucumbers was a result of a routine sampling program from the company, where it was revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria, according to the FDA.
At this time, the company has stopped the production and distribution of the product as the FDA and Fuentes Farms LLC. conduct an investigation of what caused the outbreak.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.
Those who bought cucumbers with the label during the dates of May 31 to June 3 are urged to dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.
For additional information or customer inquiries, contact Fuentes Farms LLC at 956-340-8653 or via email at sales@fuentesfarmsllc.com.
About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled cucumbers and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.
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