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Salmonella Outbreak Traced to Florida Grower

Salmonella-ridden water used to grow cucumbers has been detected by FDA investigators in Florida. A multistate outbreak of salmonella has been linked to the contaminated produce.

Published July 2, 2024 at 6:48pm by Mike Snider

CDC and FDA Identified Salmonella-Tainted Cucumbers Traced to Florida Grower

A month-long investigation by the CDC and FDA has identified Bedner Growers, Inc. of Boynton Beach, Florida, as the likely source of salmonella-tainted cucumbers.
449 people in 31 states and Washington, D.C. have reported illnesses from Salmonella Africana or Salmonella Braenderup.
The agencies found matching salmonella strains in the grower's soil and water samples, with 125 hospitalizations, but no deaths reported.
Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. of Delton, Florida issued a recall of cucumbers grown in Florida and shipped to 14 states.
The outbreak has affected people in states ranging from 1-3 cases (e.g., Arkansas, Delaware) to 35-60 cases (Florida, New York).
Salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and severe infections can lead to rashes, blood in urine/stool, and even death.
The annual impact of salmonella in the US is significant, with 1.35 million illnesses, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths, often entering the food supply through contaminated water.