News Cucumbers and Costco Eggs Face Major Recalls for Salmonella Risk—What You Need to Know By Jenna Anderson Published on December 2, 2024 Close Yuliia Kokosha / JethuynhCan / Getty Images / Health Last week, two recalls for cucumbers and Costco eggs were issued over Salmonella risk.SunFed whole American cucumbers were linked to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak that sickened nearly 70 people, and almost 260,000 organic eggs sold under Costco's Kirkland Signature brand were recalled for potential Salmonella contamination. The FDA is advising consumers to throw away any recalled products and monitor for common symptoms of Salmonella infection, including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Two major recalls for cucumbers and Costco eggs have been issued over potential Salmonella contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week. On Wednesday, SunFed voluntarily recalled all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Mexico after the produce was linked to a Salmonella outbreak—sickening 68 people and hospitalizing 18. Illnesses were reported in 19 states, with the most sick people in Montana; the cucumbers were distributed to 26 states and parts of Canada. The FDA is advising consumers to throw away any SunFed cucumbers grown in Mexico that were purchased between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26. If you purchased whole American cucumbers in that time period but can't tell where they're from, the FDA recommends erring on the safe side and throwing them away. Also on Wednesday, Handsome Brook Farms voluntarily recalled 10,800 units of 24-count eggs—for a total of nearly 260,000 eggs—sold under the Kirkland Signature brand at Costco. The eggs were recalled over potential Salmonella contamination, but no illnesses have been reported in connection to the affected products. The recalled eggs were sold in 25 Costco stores in five states, beginning on Nov. 22. The recall only applies to products labeled Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs with the Julian code 327 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025. Customers can return the affected product to their local Costco for a full refund, or throw the eggs away, the FDA advises. Affected States Cucumber Recall Salmonella infections connected to the recalled cucumbers were reported in the following states, listed by number of illnesses: Montana, 16Colorado, 8Oregon, 7Massachusetts, 5Texas, 5Washington, 5South Dakota, 4Wisconsin, 3Iowa, 2Illinois, 2Utah, 2Wyoming, 2Alaska, 1California, 1Nebraska, 1New Jersey, 1New York, 1Ohio, 1Pennsylvania, 1 The recalled cucumbers were distributed to the following states: AlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasMarylandMassachusettsMinnesotaMontanaNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaOklahomaPennsylvaniaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaWashingtonWisconsin Egg Recall The recalled eggs were sold at 25 Costco locations in the following states: AlabamaGeorgiaNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaTennessee Signs and Symptoms of Salmonella Symptoms of Salmonella Infection If you suspect you may have consumed a recalled product, the CDC recommends monitoring for common symptoms of Salmonella infection, including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Symptoms usually start from six hours to six days after consuming the bacteria and clear up without treatment within a week. Some groups of people—children younger than 5 years old, adults aged 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe symptoms. The CDC recommends contacting a healthcare provider if you experience the following: Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F Diarrhea for more than three days that is not improving Bloody diarrhea So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down Signs of dehydration (not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, feeling dizzy) Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit 4 Sources Health.com uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Handsome Brook Farms Issues Recall of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (November 2024). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Where People Got Sick: Salmonella Outbreak, Cucumbers - November 2024. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers.