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Dreaming of white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and all-inclusive luxury? Punta Cana has long been a go-to destination for travelers in search of tropical bliss. But recently, a concerning trend has emerged — one that is putting a serious damper on the dream.
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Isabelle’s Kitchen, Inc., of Harleysville, PA, is recalling 946 cases of refrigerated deli salads containing fresh cucumbers because of potential contamination with Salmonella.
The cucumbers, supplied by Bedner Growers, Inc., are linked to an ongoing FDA investigation into a Salmonella outbreak.
The recall was initiated after Isabelle’s Kitchen was
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An outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to cucumbers from Florida is growing.
As of May 30, 45 people across 18 states had been infected. Sixteen people have been hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The patients range in age from 2 to 84 years old.
Cucumbers
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A multistate Salmonella outbreak traced to backyard chickens has grown in just three weeks from 7 to 104 cases, with one death now recorded.
Since its most recent update on May 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 97 new patients, and the number of affected states
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The Coastal Companies, based in Laurel, MD, is recalling 17 products, including salads, salsas and other items containing cucumbers, because of potential Salmonella contamination.
The cucumbers, supplied by Bedner Growers, Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., are linked to an ongoing FDA investigation into a Salmonella outbreak
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Spectrum Brands Pet LLC of Earth City, MO, is recalling a single lot of its Tetra ReptoMin 3-In-1 SELECT-A-FOOD reptile food for aquatic turtles because of possible Salmonella contamination.
The recall involves 1.56-ounce plastic containers with a green label, which is located on the bottom of the container.
The affected
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Foodborne outbreaks declined in Norway in 2024, but the number of people sick in them increased, mainly because of one of the largest Salmonella outbreaks in decades.
More outbreaks led to the number of Salmonella patients being the highest for more than a decade in 2024. Salmonellosis increased from 756
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Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods, LLC, based in Richmond, VA, is recalling its Marinated Cucumber Salad products due to potential contamination with Salmonella, linked to cucumbers supplied by Bedner Growers Inc.
The recall was initiated in response to Bedner Growers’ cucumber recall, prompted by an FDA investigation linking the cucumbers to
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Supreme Service Solutions LLC, operating as Supreme Produce, is recalling Yummi Sushi products sold at Kroger and its affiliated stores in Florida because of potential contamination with Salmonella.
Bedner Growers Inc. identified the contamination following notification from the FDA about the cucumber outbreak.
The recall is linked to cucumbers
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Big Y Foods of Springfield, MA, is recalling certain Made-To-Order Subs, Wraps and Paninis sold on May 20 and May 21, at select retail locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
The recall is because of potential contamination with Salmonella, linked to sliced cucumbers provided by Smartcuts, which are part of an
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