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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the outbreak is linked to cucumbers sold in bulk to retail distribution centers in 14 states. Sellers may also have shipped the affected produce to other states.
The supplier, Fresh Start Produce Sales, recalled the cucumbers on May 31. They were grown in Florida and shipped from May 17 to May 21, according to the CDC.
Officials said 27 Pennsylvanians have gotten sick, more than in any other state. Of the 162 people affected nationwide, 54 have been hospitalized.
The CDC says consumers should not eat the recalled cucumbers. Residents with cucumbers at home can call the store where they bought them to see if they were part of the recall. When in doubt, throw them away, officials say.
Call your healthcare provider if you experience Salmonella symptoms including diarrhea, a high fever, vomiting, and signs of dehydration.
For more, visit the CDC website.
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