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An Arizona produce company, SunFed, is recalling all sizes of its whole, fresh American cucumbers in 26 states and parts of Canada due to potential salmonella contamination. The cucumbers were sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26 and could cause serious infections, especially in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. The cucumbers were packaged in bulk cardboard containers marked with the SunFed label or in generic white boxes or black plastic crates with stickers naming the grower. The recall affects consumers in various states including Alaska, California, Florida, New York, Texas, and Virginia, as well as parts of Canada.
SunFed is working with authorities to determine the cause of the contamination and is advising consumers to check their cucumbers to see if they match the recalled products. They are urging customers not to consume or distribute any suspicious produce and to dispose of any recalled products. Earlier this year, cucumbers were also recalled in South Florida, where hundreds of people were likely sickened by salmonella. The CDC estimates that salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections in the United States each year. SunFed is taking action to protect consumers and prevent further spread of the contamination.
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