Red Lobster, In-N-Out, Whole Foods Hit by Massive Cucumber Recall

The cucumbers are the source of a Salmonella outbreak across 27 states.

Here's an excuse to avoid eating a salad for lunch: Cucumbers sold by a popular restaurant and grocery store distributor have been recalled for salmonella contamination. According to the Food Poison Journal, authorities believe that cucumbers grown in Mexico sold by San Diego-based Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce are the source of a Salmonella outbreak in 27 states.

Sold under the Limited Edition label, the cucumbers are available in popular grocery stores like Whole Foods, Walmart, HEB, and Safeway. They are also used in dishes served at national chains including Red Lobster, In-N-Out, and Olive Garden. The recall applies to all cucumbers sold between August 1 and September 3.

Food Safety News writes that so far, 285 people have reported falling ill. Of that 53 have been hospitalized and one person has passed away. The distributor is being sued by a woman who fell ill after eating a salad with the contaminated cucumbers at a Red Lobster, notes SI Live. For now, all harvesting and packaging of the suspected cucumbers has been halted.

This isn't the first multi-state Salmonella outbreak this year. In May, an outbreak across nine states was linked to raw tuna used in sushi sold in grocery stores and at a number of restaurants. Unfortunately, 53 people fell ill and 10 were hospitalized.

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