A recall announced Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was tied to the outbreak. SunFed Produce, based in Arizona, recalled cucumbers sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26, the FDA said. The recall happened after SunFed was told by the FDA that ...

SunFed Produce, LLC has issued a voluntary recall for whole fresh American cucumbers due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled cucumbers were distributed to retailers nationwide, including New Jersey. The cucumbers would have reached consumers through foodservice and retail outlets.

At least 68 people, including 18 that needed to be treated at hospitals, have fallen ill across 19 states in a salmonella outbreak that may be linked to cucumbers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday.