196 illnesses and hospitalizations linked to Salmonella-contaminated cucumbers in 24 states, prompting a recall.

185 illnesses and hospitalizations in Missouri, Illinois, and 22 other states have been linked to contaminated cucumbers, with a Salmonella outbreak ongoing. The CDC has identified cucumbers sold in bulk in 24- and 32-count boxes as the source of the issue, leading to an urgent recall. As of writing, the total number of sicknesses has reached 196.