Cucumber Recall Due To Salmonella Contamination

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration building is seen behind FDA logos at a bus stop on the agency's campus in Silver Spring, Md., on Aug. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Cucumbers shipped to 13 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, as announced by the Food and Drug Administration. The recall affects cucumbers distributed by SunFed Produce, an Arizona-based company, sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26.

Fortunately, no illnesses related to the contaminated cucumbers have been reported thus far. Consumers who purchased cucumbers during the specified timeframe are advised to contact the store of purchase to determine if the product is part of the recall. As a precautionary measure, it is recommended to thoroughly wash any items or surfaces that may have come into contact with the affected cucumbers using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher.