(January 16, 2025) — Hardies Fresh Foods, based in Austin, Texas, has issued a voluntary recall for its Cucumber Select products due to potential contamination with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness.
The recall, classified as Class I by the FDA, indicates that this is a high-risk recall, where there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The affected products include Cucumber Select 5# and 6 CT packaged in polybags, distributed under Dairyland Produce, LLC.
The recall was initiated on November 27, 2024, after concerns over the safety of the affected cucumbers were raised.
Specific lot numbers involved include X2377626, X2377665, X2378321, X2378322, X2378323, X2378451, X2378845, X2378846, X2378878, X2378986, and X2379632, among others.
A total of 3,607 bags are affected by this recall.
Consumers who have purchased these cucumbers are advised to discard them immediately.
The recalled cucumbers were distributed throughout Texas.
Salmonella infection can lead to symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, with the risk of severe complications, especially in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Those experiencing these symptoms should seek medical attention, especially if symptoms persist.
The recall is ongoing, and the company is working with the appropriate authorities to ensure the safety of its products.
For further information, customers are encouraged to visit the company’s website or contact them directly via email.