Boynton Beach, FL – A multi-state Salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida has officially ended, according to federal health officials.
The outbreak, which began in early May 2025, was traced to cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc., in Boynton Beach and distributed nationwide by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., based in Delray Beach.
According to the CDC, as of Monday, 69 people across 21 states were reportedly infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo. Of the 60 patients for whom information was available, 22 were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. The last known illness onset occurred on May 29…