In May 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state and local partners, initiated an investigation into a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo infections. The outbreak has been linked to cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc., based in Boynton Beach, Florida, and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., of Delray, Florida . As of May 22, 2025, 26 individuals across 15 states have been reported ill, with nine hospitalizations and no fatalities.

Outbreak Details and Distribution

The contaminated cucumbers were distributed nationwide between April 29 and May 19, 2025, reaching retailers, restaurants, and food service providers. Some cases have been associated with consumption on cruise shi

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