Three store-made deli products in 11 states and Washington, D.C., have been voluntarily recalled by Albertsons Companies owing to possible Salmonella contamination connected to an ongoing incident that has affected almost 30 people.
In 2025, a number of recalls have been started because of the possibility of contaminated items, foodborne sickness, damaged goods, and unreported food allergies.
Each year, millions of Americans suffer from food allergies or sensitivities. Eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts, and peanuts are the nine “major” dietary allergens in the United States, according to the dietary and Drug Administration (FDA).
Salmonella can occasionally result in deadly illnesses in young infants, the elderly, or those with compromised immune systems, the FDA says. Salmonella can cause vomiting, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and abdominal pain.
After learning that the products contained cucumber ingredients from Bedner Growers, Inc. of Boynton Beach, Florida, Fresh Creative Foods, a part of Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc., took action to start the recall.
In connection with the tainted cucumbers, the FDA has verified that nine people have been admitted to hospitals and 26 people have been reported ill.
Cucumbers sold at Florida’s Bedner’s Farm Fresh Markets between April 29 and May 14, 2025, are the source of the current outbreak. In order to match recent clinical samples from sick individuals using Whole Genome Sequencing analysis, FDA scientists obtained environmental samples from Bedner Growers that tested positive for Salmonella.
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Following earlier 2024 occurrences with Salmonella Africana and Salmonella Braenderup, which were also connected to the cucumber output of Bedner Growers, this incidence marks the company’s second Salmonella epidemic.
Three Greek salad products are especially targeted by the recall, and consumers can find comprehensive identifying information about them here:
| Product Name | UPC | Sale Dates | Retailers | States |
| SALAD GREEK AUTHENTIC FS | 2930700000-00901 | May 23–24, 2025 | ACME, Safeway, Kings Food Markets, Balducci’s Food Lovers Market | Connecticut, Delaware, D.C., Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia |
| READYMEALS SALAD GREEK SS | 29,248,300,000.00 | May 20–24, 2025 | Shaw’s, Star Market | Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont |
| SALAD GREEK FS | 29,232,900,000.00 | May 20–24, 2025 | Shaw’s, Star Market | Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont |
The impacted items were offered for sale at the following locations: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and the nation’s capital: ACME, Balducci’s Food Lovers Market, Kings Food Markets, Safeway, Shaw’s, and Star Market.
Customers who have bought these products are advised to either return them to their local retailer for a complete refund or to dispose of them instead of consuming them. A health care professional should be contacted by anyone who is worried about an illness or injury.
For any inquiries about the recall, all customers are urged to call the Albertsons Companies Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929, Monday through Friday, from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST.
