# Major Recall Alert: Whole Cucumbers Recalled Due to Salmonella
PennRose Farms has issued an urgent recall on its 5-pound mesh bags of whole cucumbers due to potential **Salmonella** contamination. These cucumbers, distributed to multiple states, may pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. If you or your business handles these products, keep reading for all the critical details you need to know.
## Why This Recall is Important
Salmonella contamination is a significant health risk. This bacterium can cause severe illness, including fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. More serious complications, such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis, can arise if the infection enters the bloodstream.
Although **healthy individuals** often recover within a few days, the infection can be life-threatening for certain high-risk groups. PennRose Farms is conducting this recall in coordination with the **FDA** to prevent further risks and ensure consumer safety.
## Details of the Recall
Here’s everything you need to know about the impacted cucumbers:
- **Brand**: PennRose Farms
- **Product Name**: Whole cucumbers, repacked in 5-pound mesh bags
- **UPC Code**: 841214101714
- **Packaging Dates**: May 2 to May 5, 2025
- **Lot Numbers**: 48-122, 48-123, 48-124, 48-125
- **Distributor**: Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. (original supplier: Bedner Growers, Inc.)
- **Affected Distribution Locations**: Restaurant Depot distribution centers in New Jersey (NJ), Georgia (GA), Florida (FL), Illinois (IL), and Ohio (OH)
This recall involves **1,152 cases, or 9,216 units,** sold under the Restaurant Depot and PennRose Farms logos. **No other PennRose Farms packaged products are affected.**
You can find the official FDA recall notice [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pennrose-farms-issues-recall-whole-cucumbers-because-possible-health-risk).
## What You Should Do
Consumers, restaurants, and retailers need to act immediately to prevent potential health hazards. Here’s what you should do:
- **Consumers**:
- Do not eat cucumbers from the recalled packaging.
- Discard the product immediately or return it to the place of purchase.
- **Restaurants and Retailers**:
- Stop selling or serving the affected cucumbers.
- Notify customers who may have already consumed the product.
- Destroy any recalled products in your inventory.
If you have already consumed the cucumbers and are experiencing symptoms of **Salmonella infection**, consult your health care provider immediately. For further assistance, you can contact PennRose Farms' customer service at **800-804-7254**, available from **8 AM to 5 PM EST**.
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For more information about the PennRose Farms cucumber recall, visit the official FDA recall page [here](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pennrose-farms-issues-recall-whole-cucumbers-because-possible-health-risk).
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