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December 2, 2024 from the FDA X

Cucumbers were distributed to at least 35 states and could have been distributed further. FDA is working with the recalling firms and their direct customers to determine if additional downstream customer recalls are necessary.
If you bought whole, fresh cucumbers between Oct 12, 2024 - Nov 26, 2024 and can’t tell where they are from, ask your purchase location if they are part of the recall or throw them away.

November 27, 2024 from the FDA

SunFed Produce, LLC (SunFed) is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name, “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.,” (photos below). The recalled cucumbers were sold between October 12, 2024, thru November 26, 2024, and are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The whole fresh American cucumbers were sold by SunFed and other importers and shipped to customers located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington & Wisconsin and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Calgary, Saskatchewan, & Ontario. The cucumbers would have reached consumers through foodservice and retail outlets that may be located in states other than those listed above.

SunFed initiated this recall after the US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) notified SunFed that the cucumbers described above were associated with reported salmonellosis illnesses between October 12 – November 15, 2024. SunFed is also contacting each of its direct buyers to advise them of the recall. No other products sold by or farms supplying to SunFed are implicated in this recall.

The individual whole American cucumbers may also have a PLU sticker in the form of the attached picture.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products may obtain additional information by contacting SunFed’s recall hotline (888) 542-5849, M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. MST.

Canadian Food Safety Recall: Sunfed Produce, LLC Recalls Whole Fresh American Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risks Due to SalmonellaSunFed Produce, LLC recalls whole fresh American cucumbers due to Salmonella

November 28, 2024 from the CFIA

SunFed Produce, LLC is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled with the “SunFed” label or in a white box or black plastic crate with a sticker that provides the implicated grower’s name, “Agrotato, S.A. de C.V.” because of microbial contamination - Salmonella.

December 2, 2024 from the CFIA

Field cucumbers have been recalled because of microbial contamination - Salmonella. Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products
The product may have been sold loose or in bulk, with or without a brand name; Produce of Mexico.

December 3, 2024 from the KLBD:

Due to an industry-wide honey shortage, companies are supplementing regular honey with Honeydew (also referred to as Forest Honey or Pine Honey).

Whilst regular honey is produced by bees collecting nectar from flowers, Honeydew honey is made by bees collecting a sweet substance secreted by aphids (tiny insects that live on tree branches). The Kashrut status of such honey is subject to Halachic debate.

As a result, KLBD has removed its hechsher from honeys that may contain Honeydew. Therefore, the following Rowse honeys are no longer KLBD certified unless the label bears the KLBD logo.

Rowse Dark & Rich 340g
Rowse Greek Squeezy 250g
Rowse Runny Squeezy 680g
Rowse Runny Squeezy 1.36kg
Rowse Set 1.36kg
Rowse Spreadable 3.17kg

Other Rowse products remain certified as previously. For a full list click here. Because of this concern, KLBD recommends that honey should only be purchased with a reliable hechsher. To check which Honeys are KLBD certified click here.

December 2, 2024 from the FDA

Baker Farms is recalling their Baker Farms Curly Mustard, 16 oz. plastic bags with BEST BY 11-21-2024, UPC: 8 13098 02018 4, Lot Code: bak144-6806 due to contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.

On 11-29-2024 the firm was notified by the Texas Department of State Health Services that the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The product was packed on 11/4/2024 and distributed between 11/5/2024 – 11/9/2024. This product was packaged in clear plastic bags and sold to distribution centers located in the states of: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, TN & TX.

The Best by Date and Production Code is located on the front of each package. No other bagged greens are included in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume the product but to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Baker Farms (844) 761-2244 Monday – Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm EST.

November 29, 2024 from the FDA

4Earth Farms of Commerce, California, is recalling multiple brands of Organic Vegetable Medley, Conventional Vegetable Medley, and Organic Whole Carrots because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19.

The recall was initiated after 4Earth Farms was notified by Grimmway Farms, Inc. that carrots used in the Vegetable Medleys and Whole Organic Carrots may have been contaminated with E. coli O121:H19.

4Earth Farms is voluntarily issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution and based on information received from Grimmway Farms Inc., regarding the possible contamination of its product. All 4Earth Farms items impacted by this announcement have been expired for more than 3 weeks.

The recalled product should no longer be available for purchase but may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.

The Organic and Conventional Vegetable Medleys, and Organic Whole Carrots subject to recall by 4Earth Farms were distributed to the following states: NH, FL, CA, PA, MN, IL, and CO, through both retail stores and distributors.

Product can be identified with Best by dates of September 7, 2024 through November 02, 2024. A list of recalled products is here

November 27, 2024 from the FDA

Handsome Brook Farms is voluntarily recalling 10,800 retail units of the Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature brand name because these eggs have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

These units of the Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs were distributed into 25 Costco stores in the States of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee beginning November 22, 2024.

The Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs with UPC 9661910680 are packaged in plastic egg cartons labeled with Kirkland Signature on the top. The recall only applies to units with the Julian code 327 and a Use By Date of Jan 5, 2025, which can be found printed on the side of the plastic egg carton. No other products are impacted by this recall.

The recall was initiated after the company determined that eggs not intended for retail distribution were instead packaged and distributed in retail packaging. Additional supply chain controls and retraining are being put in place to prevent recurrence.

Impacted consumers should stop consuming the product and should return the identified units to their local Costco store for a full refund or should dispose of the products. For those who have additional questions, please contact Handsome Brook Farms via phone at 646-733-4532, ext. 1, Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM EST or contact us at any time at recall@hbfeggs.com.