Cucumbers and eggs from SunFed and Costco are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

Two major food recalls have been announced this week, causing concern among consumers in the U.S. and Canada. Cucumbers and organic eggs from specific sources have been recalled due to potential contamination with salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness in humans.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the cucumber outbreak has already sickened 68 people in 19 states, with 18 of them requiring hospitalization. However, thankfully, no fatalities have been reported. The agency suspects that produce from Agrotato S.A., a company based in Sonora, Mexico, may be the source of the contamination.

On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of cucumbers from SunFed Produce, a company based in Arizona. The affected cucumbers were sold between October 12 and November 26. The recall was initiated after the FDA informed SunFed of reported illnesses between October 12 and November 15. Customers who purchased cucumbers during this period are advised to check with the store where they bought them to see if they are part of the recall.

In addition to the cucumber recall, there has also been a recall of nearly 11,000 cartons of organic eggs sold under Costco's Kirkland Signature brand. These eggs were sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states starting November 22. The recall was announced by Handsome Brook Farms on Wednesday, and no illnesses have been reported so far. Customers are advised to check their egg cartons for a Julian code of 327 and a use-by date of January 5, 2025. If their eggs match these specifications, they should either discard them or return them to the store for a refund.

As a precaution, customers who had purchased either of these recalled food products are advised to wash any items or surfaces that may have come into contact with them using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher.

Symptoms of salmonella infection usually appear within six hours to six days and can include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. While most people recover without treatment within a week, the illness can be more severe for young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

This is not the first time cucumbers have been linked to a salmonella outbreak. Earlier this summer, a separate outbreak sickened 450 people in the U.S. The CDC chief has urged the public to remain vigilant and focus on potential health threats, especially as the agency faces changes in leadership.

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