A growing outbreak of salmonella infections tied to recalled cucumbers has sickened at least 45 people across 18 states, with 16 requiring hospitalization, according to federal health officials.
The contaminated cucumbers, grown by Florida-based Bedner Growers Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc., were shipped to a variety of venues—including restaurants, grocery stores, hospitals, and cruise ships—between April 29 and May 19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC reports that cases have emerged in 18 states, with illnesses linked not only to retail and food service locations but also to six different cruise ships departing from U.S. ports during late March through mid-April….