San Diego firm recalls cucumbers after salmonella outbreak

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A California company is recalling its cucumbers after a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 285 people in 27 states and killed a San Diego woman.

Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce of San Diego on Friday voluntarily recalled its "Limited Edition" brand garden cucumbers, which were grown in Mexico.

Health officials say the cucumbers are the likely cause of hundreds of illnesses since July 3 and the Aug. 17 death of a 99-year-old woman.

Half the people who became ill are under 18 years of age.

FULL story at link.

Read more: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/095f3dbb47d84e2a9d5fdc5f057e33af/san-diego-firm-recalls-cucumbers-after-salmonella-outbreak

[Stuart G]

1. Sad that we cannot rely on the food we eat to be safe.

Not enough inspectors to go around.. Were cut back. Guess who did that?..but we know.

[Kali]

2. this is why I no longer eat vegetables

for the impaired:

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. Local stories are far more detailed

and I suspect I know why...but will keep my trap shut