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Fresh Cucumbers Linked to a Multistate Salmonella Outbreak
But it can be difficult for consumers to know where the cucumbers they purchased may have come from. The Food and Drug Administration said that the vegetables were sold individually or in small packages, possibly without a label. “If you are not absolutely certain that any cucumbers you have at home were not grown by Bedner Growers, don’t eat them,”…
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USDA Drops Plan to Tighten Salmonella Regulations in Poultry
The agency’s move has food safety advocates concerned that the government has weakened its ability to respond to foodborne illness outbreaks. “This move, along with the steep budget and staffing cuts at the USDA and FDA, appears to be part of an overall effort to weaken food safety oversight,” says Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports. “What…
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Cucumbers Recalled for Salmonella Contamination | SunFed Produce
The recalled cucumbers, which include some that were grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico, were sold in bulk by retailers, including Albertsons, Costco, Wegmans, and Walmart. The produce may contain a sticker that says “SunFed Mexico,” although the company noted that recalled cucumbers may not necessarily have a label attached to them. The company said recalled cucumbers…
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