SunFed cucumbers sold in U.S. and Canada recalled due to salmonella risk [Video]

Canadian officials say SunFed Produce brand whole, fresh, American cucumbers have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Thursday SunFed is recalling all sizes of the cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers with the SunFed label or in a generic white box or black plastic crate that has a sticker with the grower’s name, Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico.

The recalled cucumbers were sold in Canada and the U.S. between Oct. 12 thru Nov. 26.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the affected products sold by SunFed and other importers were shipped to customers located in 26 U.S. states as well as Alberta, British Columbia, Calgary, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

Cucumbers would have reached consumers through food service and retail outlets that may be located in places other than those listed, the FDA said. 

The recall happened after the FDA informed SunFed that there were associated …