The number of confirmed Salmonella infections linked to contact with backyard poultry has increased almost 15-fold, from seven cases in 6 states as of May 5, 2025 to 104 cases in 35 states as of May 30th.
One person has died; twenty-five have been hospitalized.
The CDC has added a second outbreak strain to its investigation. The agency reports that cases linked to backyard poultry include infections with Salmonella Mbandaka and Salmonella Enteritidis.
Victims range in age from less than one year to 85 years, with a median age of 18 years. Nearly one third of the victims (32%) are less than five years old.
If history is any indicator, we could easily see another 10-fold increase in the confirmed case count. During the decade spanning 2015-2024, contact with backyard poultry accounted for more than 9300 confirmed Salmonella infections, 1,999 hospitalizations and 12 deaths.
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The outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo illnesses linked to whole cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc. has expanded to three more states according to an update releaased today by the CDC.
As of May 30, 2025, 45 individuals from 18 states have been confirmed to be infected with the outbreak strain. Sixteen people have been hospitalized.
Confirmed cases have been reported in Alabama (1), California (1), Colorado (1), Florida (6), Georgia (7), Illinois (4), Indiana (1), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (1), Michigan (2), North Carolina (3), New York (3), Ohio (4), Pennsylvania (3), South Carolina (2), Tennessee (1), and Virginia (3).
Eight of the outbreak victims reported having taken a cruise in the week before becoming ill. All of the six ships identified by victims departed from Florida ports. Three of the victims travelled on the same ship.
Outbreak victims range in age from 2 to 84 years (median age of 50 years). Roughly three-quarters (76%) of the victims are female.
Of 27 people interviewed so farm, 24 (86%) reported having eaten cucumbers (compared to ~50% of respondents in a FoodNet survey).
The FDA has recovered the outbreak strain in an environmental sample collected during an inspection conducted at Bedner Growers, Inc. The inspection was a follow-up to the investigtion of a 2024 Salmonella outbreak that was linked to cucumbers grown by Bedners.
During the course of the investigation into the current outbreak, the FDA collected a sample of Bedner Growers, Inc., cucumbers from a distribution center in Pennsylvania. Salmonella matching the outbreak strain was recovered from the cucumber sample.
The FDA also found multiple other strains of Salmonella, unrelated to this outbreak investigation, matched other isolates in the National Center for Biotechnology Information’s (NCBI) database that were reported in 2025 and previous years. The CDC is working to determine if additional human illnesses match these strains.
On May 19, 2025, Bedner Growers, Inc. recalled whole cucumbers sold directly to consumers at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market and to its wholesale distributor. Multiple additional recall notices have been issued by the consignees of these cucumbers. The FDA has posted a table linking to the recall notices.
The FDA and CDC investigations are ongoing, and the CDC warns the public that additional outbreak cases are likely to be reported.
CDC recommends the following actions
What businesses should do
Do not sell or serve whole cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Inc. between April 29, 2025 and May 19, 2025.
Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with cucumbers.
Stores can also notify customers who may have purchased cucumbers using signs in stores or emails to customers.
What consumers should do
If you have cucumbers at home and can’t tell where they are from, throw them away.
When eating out over the next week, ask if cucumbers were from Bedner Growers or Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc.
Wash surfaces and items that may have touched the cucumbers using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms
Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
Bloody diarrhea
So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
Signs of dehydration, such as not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up
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Allergy Alert: Santa Monica Seafood recalls Aldi brand Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing (16 oz; Use/freeze by Jun.02.25) due to undeclared soy.
Food Safety Recall: JFE Franchising, Inc. recalls a limited number of fresh-cut cucumber items and sushi products containing cucumber due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall: Albertsons Companies recalls three store-made deli items, supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Pet Food Safety Recall: Spectrum Brands Pet LLC recalls Tetra ReptoMin 3-In-1 SELECT-A-FOOD reptile food product intended for aquatic turtles (1.56oz; Lot code 951790; UPC 0 46798 78626) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Canada
Food Safety Recall: Glenwood Snacks, LLC. recalls Glenwood brand Teriyaki Beef Jerky Slab (12 x 45g; Batch code D31724; Best before 11/12/25; UPC 0 94321 32051 0) due to presence of chloramphenicol.
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Europe
Food Safety Recall (Belgium): Grand Frais recalls Coeur de Neufchâtel AOP fermier / cheese (400g; Lot code 170425GFS; All expiry dates from 17/05/2025 to 18/06/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SAJOUS PIERRE recalls Pierre Sajous brand Boudin de Porc Noir de Bigorre / Black blood pudding pork sausage (2/pack; Lot 060525; Use by 01/07/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): SAJOUS PIERRE recalls Pierre Sajous brand Petit boudin de cochon charcutier / Small blood pudding pork sausage (2/pack; Lot 060525; Use by 18/07/2025) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): RACINES recalls RACINES BIO brand Purée de sésame Tahini / Tahini sesame paste (500g; Lots 5031H & 4347H; Best before 30/01/2027 & 30/12/2026, respectively) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): WORLDMARECHAL Grand-Frais, Fresh, Mon-marché.fr recalls GRAND FRAIS / FRESH / MON-MARCHE.FR brands Gambas entières crues 16/20 / Whole raw prawns (800g; Lot 2251400031L; Use by 28/05/2025) due to E. coli contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): MBBS DISTRIBUTION recalls Le Bio de Manonbrand Purée de Sésame TAHIN Bio / Organic Tahini sesame paste (250g; Multiple lot codes and Best before dates) due to Salmonella contamination.
Food Safety Recall (France): P.A.M. PAM recalls PAM brand PATE FEUILLETEE PUR BEURRE / All-butter puff pastry (Lot 15014065; Best before 25/07/2026) due to E. coli O103 contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Germany): Mitrofresh B.V. recalls Enoki-Pilze der Marke Super Fruta / Super Fruta brand Enoki mushrooms (All lot codes) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Food Safety Recall (Iceland): Stjörnugrís hf recalls Nettó brand Kjúklingalæri saffran / Raw chicken in saffran marinade (Batch number 8018-25139) due to Salmonella contamination.
Hong Kong and Singapore
No Alerts
Australia and New Zealand
No Alerts
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