FDA expands cucumber recall; Salmonella outbreak hits 15 states, causing 26 illnesses. La FDA amplía el retiro del pepino; el brote de Salmonella afecta a 15 estados, causando 26 enfermedades.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded a cucumber recall due to a Salmonella outbreak, impacting 15 states and leading to 26 illnesses, including nine hospitalizations. La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos ha ampliado un retiro de pepino debido a un brote de Salmonella, que afectó a 15 estados y provocó 26 enfermedades, incluidas nueve hospitalizaciones. The initial recall by Bedner Growers, a Florida-based company, included cucumbers distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales. El retiro inicial por parte de Bedner Growers, una compañía con sede en Florida, incluía pepinos distribuidos por Fresh Start Produce Sales. The outbreak has prompted recalls of various products, including salsas and salads from brands like East Coast Fresh, TOPS, and Wellsley Farms, distributed by The Coastal Companies. El brote ha provocado retiros de varios productos, incluidas salsas y ensaladas de marcas como East Coast Fresh, TOPS y Wellsley Farms, distribuidas por The Coastal Companies. Consumers are advised to discard or return any recalled products. Se aconseja a los consumidores desechar o devolver cualquier producto retirado del mercado.