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

“In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.”

Fuentes Farms added in a statement: “Consumers who believe they may have purchased cucumbers from Lot #357 are advised to dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.”

Thankfully, no illnesses have been reported with those who have been in contact with the cucumber batch and officials haven’t discovered any widespread Salmonella cases.

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