Thomas Produce Co. recalls cucumbers packed in specific cardboard boxes and bins due to Salmonella contamination. Consumers should avoid these products to prevent foodborne illness.
Cucumbers contaminated with Salmonella
Thomas Produce Co. is recalling cucumbers packed in certain cardboard boxes and bins because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. This poses a risk of foodborne illness if eaten.
Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. The contamination occurred during the packing process in cardboard boxes and bins.
Anyone who purchased or uses these specific cucumbers from Thomas Produce Co. in the U.S. are affected. The highest risk is for people who eat the contaminated cucumbers.
Check for cucumbers packed in 1 1/9 cardboard bushel boxes (~55-lb) or 1000-lb cardboard bins with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Look for lot numbers such as 1554311HDNK, 1554311JDNK, or 15143115DNK for boxes, and 15NKJD-1554311-D, 15NKHD-1554311-D, or 15NK5D-1514311-D for bins.
Thomas Produce Co. is recalling cucumbers packed in specific cardboard boxes and bins due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Check the lot numbers on the packaging: Box lots 1554311HDNK, 1554311JDNK, 15143115DNK, or bin lots 15NKJD-1554311-D, 15NKHD-1554311-D, 15NK5D-1514311-D.
The recall does not specify a disposal action, so you should avoid eating the affected cucumbers if you have them.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Produce Co. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1085-2016 — Thomas Produce Co. Thomas Produce Co. Hello, I own a Thomas Produce Co. that is covered by recall F-1085-2016 from Thomas Produce Co.. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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