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Warning for Shoppers! Nearly 3,000 pounds of fresh produce have been flagged for possible contamination .

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Experts believe the produce were potentially contaminated with Salmonella, a potentially dangerous bacteria that can cause food poisoning and in extreme cases be d.eadly if the infection spreads to the bloodstream.

Symptoms of Salmonella include diarrhea, a fever, and stomach cramps.

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The cucumber stock was sold at flea markets across the McAllen and Alamo areas of Texas, with experts warning the bacteria could easily spread to other foods if the cucumbers were handled by buyers and sellers without taking the necessary hygiene precautions.

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