Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Cucumbers Sickens 162 In 25 States, CDC Warns

Young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at risk of serious infections which can also become fatal. (Credit: product image from FDA)

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning after a salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers sickened 162, resulting in 54 hospitalizations across 25 states.

The possible contamination originated from cucumbers grown in Florida and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. The company has issued a recall for whole cucumbers shipped to several states.