Cucumbers and organic eggs that were shipped to the U.S. and Canada and sold in 25 Costco stores in five Southern states were recalled this week because of possible Salmonella contamination. The cucumber outbreak has sickened 68 people in 19 states, including 18 hospitalized, according to officials. However, no one has died.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said cucumbers produced by Agrototo SA, which is grown in Sonora, Mexico, may be the culprit.

A recall linked to the outbreak was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration said. Arizona-based Sunfed Produce recalled cucumbers sold between October 12 and November 26. The recall came after SunFed was told by the FDA that related illnesses had been reported and that people who purchased cucumbers during the window should check with the store where they purchased them. If the produce is part of a recall.

More than 11,000 cartons of eggs recalled

The FDA also revealed that more than 11,000 cartons of 24-count organic eggs sold under Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand landed on shelves in Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina and Texas. tennessee,

Although no illnesses were reported, Handsome Brook Farms, from where the eggs were obtained, said the cartons contained eggs that were “not intended for retail distribution.” Shoppers should check to see if their egg cartons have Julian code 327 printed on the side and a use-by date of January 5, 2025. If eggs are included in the recall, throw them out or take them back to the store for a refund.

Officials advised customers who had any of the recalled food products to wash items and surfaces that may have been in contact with the food items with hot, soapy water or using a dishwasher.

Earlier this summer, a separate salmonella outbreak in the US sickened 450 people.

What is Salmonella?

Salmonella can make you sick with diarrhea and stomach pain Salmonella Bacteria causing gastroenteritis. According to experts, it is the most common form of bacterial food poisoning in the US. Also known as salmonellosis, it causes a variety of symptoms that begin six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria.

Doctors say most people recover without treatment within a week, but young children, people over 65 and people with weakened immune systems can become seriously ill.

Who is at greater risk of getting salmonella?,

According to experts, even though anyone can get salmonella, you may have a higher risk of infection or serious illness depending on your age, your living situation, and certain diseases and medications you are taking. You have an increased risk of getting salmonella if:

• Live or work around high-risk animals such as chickens, ducks, turtles and lizards.
• Take antacids or lots of antibiotics because they lower your defenses against salmonella and make it easier to get sick.
• Live with Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD
• are under 5 years of age
• Your immune system is compromised due to infections such as HIV
• have sickle cell disease

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