Whole select cucumbers, 1/2 bushel, packed in a generic cardboard box, labeled as CUCUMBER Grn Ctn 24ct Box Packed By: Alex Kontos Fruit Co., Inc. Birmingham, AL
Recalled by Alex Kontos/Flavor-Pic Tomato Company on May 21, 2025
Recall Summary
Alex Kontos/Flavor-Pic Tomato Company recalled Whole select cucumbers, 1/2 bushel, packed in a generic cardboard box, labeled as CUCUMBER Grn Ctn 24ct Box Packed By: Alex Kontos Fruit Co. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on May 21, 2025.
The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Product has potential contamination with Salmonella" Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "One (1) distributor in: KY." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Birmingham, AL. The recall covers 20 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jun 11, 2025), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
Product has potential contamination with Salmonella
Product Description
Whole select cucumbers, 1/2 bushel, packed in a generic cardboard box, labeled as CUCUMBER Grn Ctn 24ct Box Packed By: Alex Kontos Fruit Co., Inc. Birmingham, AL
Distribution
One (1) distributor in: KY
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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Terms Explained
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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.