Salmonella outbreaks linked to cucumbers are back — and one of the same growers is connected again
NBC NewsSaturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00:00 AM
Remember those salmonella outbreaks tied to cucumbers last year? Well, they’re happening again—and shockingly, one of the same growers is involved. Hundreds of people have gotten sick, and investigators are pointing to contaminated irrigation water as the likely culprit. It’s a frustrating case of déjà vu for food safety watchdogs.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about a few bad cucumbers—it’s a recurring issue that exposes gaps in how we monitor and prevent contamination on farms. If the same grower keeps popping up in outbreaks, it raises serious questions about whether regulators and the industry are doing enough to protect consumers. For anyone who loves fresh produce (so, most of us), this is a wake-up call about where our food comes from—and how easily things can go wrong.
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