Cucumber Salmonella Recall by FDA
Cucumbers and Salmonella are an unusual pair, but a North Carolina produce company has recalled 1,590 bulk cartons of the vegetables in a development that merits a mention here. No illnesses have been linked to the potentially contaminated cukes, but the recall is something for people to be aware of in New York, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Nebraska, Texas and Wyoming.
The recall by L&M Companies Inc., which was published by the Food and Drug Administration, covers bulk cartons shipped between March 30 and April 7. The recalled cartons are marked Nature's Delight and contain the Lot # PL-RID-002990 on the side of the carton. The nationwide recall Friday came after FDA inspectors in mid-April found Salmonella on a randomly selected sample of cucumbers in a cooler at Four Seasons Produce of Central Florida. Salmonellosis should not be taken lightly and people who suspect they have it should immediately see a doctor. In some cases there are chronic consequences. Arthritic symptoms may follow 3-4 weeks after onset of acute symptoms. One of the most severe and painful complications is reactive arthritis, or Reiter's Syndrome.
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