Illinois
Cucumber recall Illinois: New brands added to list amid multistate salmonella outbreak
A cucumber recall tied to a salmonella outbreak in dozens of states has expanded to include more companies, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced.
In an update Thursday, the agency said the multistate salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., now includes four additional brands.
Additional recalls are being conducted by companies that used or repackaged recalled cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc.,” the FDA said in its alert.
The outbreak is linked to the same grower whose cucumbers were tied to more than 550 illnesses last year, including several in Illinois.
Here’s what to know:
What cucumbers are involved in the outbreak?
The cucumbers were grown by Florida-based Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales.
They were sold to retailers, distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors between April 29, 2025 and May 19, 2025.
“Cucumbers may have been sold individually or in smaller packages, with or without a label that may not bear the same brand, product name, or best by date,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. “For distributors, restaurants, and retailers who have purchased these cucumbers, the products were labeled as either being ‘supers,’ ‘selects,’ or ‘plains.’”
In addition, the following companies have now been added to the recall:
Where were the cucumbers sold?
The full extent of where the cucumbers were sold has not yet been determined by the FDA, though an investigation is ongoing.
The recalled cucumbers were available at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market in three Florida locations including Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and West Palm Beach between April 29, 2025, and May 14, 2025.
But beyond that, the FDA said it is “working to determine where potentially contaminated product was distributed.”
Several people who fell ill ate cucumbers on cruise ships leaving ports in Florida, according to the CDC. Organic cucumbers are not affected, officials said.
The FDA advised restaurants, retailers, and distributors that purchased potentially contaminated recalled cucumbers between April 29, 2025 and May 19, 2025 to “notify their customers of the potential health concern.”
Where have illnesses been reported so far?
In the latest outbreak, the cucumbers have been linked to illnesses in at least 26 people in 15 states. At least nine people have been hospitalized; no deaths have been reported, according to the FDA.
Illinois is among the states reporting illnesses associated with the outbreak, with three to four cases confirmed in the state so far.
Illnesses were reported between April 2 and April 28, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
How was the outbreak detected?
The outbreak was detected as part of a follow-up inspection in April to a 2024 outbreak that sickened 551 people and led to 155 hospitalizations in 34 states and Washington, D.C. In that outbreak, investigators found salmonella bacteria linked to many of the illnesses in untreated canal water used at farms operated by Bedner Growers and Thomas Produce Company.
In the current outbreak, officials found salmonella bacteria from samples on the farm that matched samples from people who got sick.
Retailers should notify consumers who may have bought the tainted produce. If consumers don’t know the source of cucumbers, they should throw them away, officials said.
What symptoms should you watch for?
Common salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration and stomach cramps, with symptoms beginning anywhere from six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria.
Most people infected recover within four-to-seven days without treatment, though some people, particularly children under the age of five years, adults 65 and older and individuals with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness.
What to do if you think you have these cucumbers?
Consumers may be contacted by a retailer about the recalled cucumbers.
“If you cannot tell if your cucumber was grown by Bedner Growers, throw it away,” the FDA suggested.
The agency also suggests that when eating out over the next week, check to see if the restaurant you are dining at has cucumbers purchased from Bedner Growers or Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc.
“Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have symptoms of a Salmonella infection after eating potentially contaminated cucumbers,” the FDA said.
As for restaurants, retailers and distributors, he FDA recommends the following:
- If you suspect you purchased potentially contaminated recalled cucumbers between April 29 and May 19, you should should notify customers of the potential health concern.
- Carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that it touched.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
MT. VERNON, Ill. – A tornado caught on video tore through southern Illinois on Sunday, killing at least two people, hurting several others and destroying homes.
What we know:
The tornado touched down shortly after 5 p.m. in northeastern Jefferson County and moved northeast, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Soon after, 911 dispatchers began getting calls about damaged homes, fallen trees, downed power lines and missing people.
Several police, fire and ambulance agencies responded to help search for people and clear damaged areas.
By 9 p.m., officials said three homes had been completely destroyed, and many other buildings were damaged.
Two people died in separate homes that were destroyed by the storm. Both were single-wide mobile homes.
Five people were taken to local hospitals with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
What we don’t know:
Officials have not released the names of the two people who died.
The National Weather Service has not yet said how strong the tornado was or how far it traveled.
Local perspective:
Fallen trees blocked at least three roads across the area.
Power lines were knocked down in multiple places, but officials said power had been restored to most customers by Sunday night.
Authorities asked people to stay away from northeastern Jefferson County unless they had an emergency reason to be there.
The backstory:
The storm came less than two weeks after another round of severe weather produced more than 20 tornadoes across parts of Illinois and northwest Indiana on June 11.
What they’re saying:
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office thanked first responders and volunteers who helped with search and rescue efforts.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of those lost in this tragic event,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
ST. LOUIS – Sunday marked Father’s Day and the Summer Solstice; it’s been a tornado day, too.
Multiple storms across the region have had rotation that produced tornado touchdowns. As we wait for a cold front to pass through, more strong storms could be working through the region. Eventually, some dry time and some calm are in the works in for a few days this week. Rain and thunder are possible late week.
Meanwhile, a tornado watch was issued for most Illinois counties in the FOX 2 viewing area and nearly all of southern Illinois into Indiana until 9 p.m. on Sunday.
Tornado warnings were issued in Fayette and Marion counties until 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively.
Just after 5 p.m., new tornado warnings were issued for Madison, St. Clair, and Clinton counties in the Metro East. An area of rotation was spotted on the FOX 2 Power Doppler just south of Collinsville around 5:10 p.m.
At least two tornadoes were spotted in Marion County, Illinois.
Beginning at 3 p.m., tornado warnings were issued for Madison, Bond, and Fayette counties in Illinois. Those warnings are expected to end by 4:45 p.m. A tornado warning was issued for Jefferson County, Illinois, until 5:30 p.m.
On the Missouri side of the Mississippi River, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Crawford, Dent, Iron, Jefferson, Madison, Phelps, Reynolds, St. Francois, and Washington counties until 1 a.m. Monday.
A flood advisory for St. Louis City, St. Charles and St. Louis counties ended at 5 p.m. Sunday.
Illinois
Lake County detectives rescue girl from man they say drove to Illinois from Georgia to meet her
Detectives from Lake County, Illinois, Sheriff’s office rescued a girl under 14 from a grown man who had traveled from Georgia to meet her this weekend, authorities said Sunday.
At 4:40 a.m. Saturday, Lake County sheriff’s deputies were called to unincorporated Gurnee for a report of a missing girl under the age of 14. Deputies learned the girl had never run away before, and it was especially concerning that she did so in the middle of the night, authorities said.
Sheriff’s detectives learned the girl’s cellphone was not functioning, and she could not be found through any of her electronic devices. Detectives also found that a 24-year-old man from Norcross, Georgia, named Jordy Alexis Fuerte Perez had been communicating with her, authorities said.
Detectives learned that Fuerte Perez had made plans to drive to Illinois from Georgia and pick up the girl, and evidence indicates he told the girl he wanted a “romantic relationship” with her, authorities said.
Detectives homed in on a vehicle that Fuerte Perez may have been driving, and found the vehicle at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville, authorities said. Both Fuerte Perez and the girl were in the car in a parking lot when detectives arrived at 6 p.m. Saturday, authorities said.
The girl did not appear to be injured, but was taken to the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center for specialized advocacy and attention, authorities said.
Fuerte Perez was charged with two counts of solicitation of child pornography, and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, namely cocaine. More charges ar likely, authorities said.
“This type of case is a parent’s worst nightmare. Our Criminal Investigations Division took this case seriously and worked tirelessly from the moment the girl was reported missing until she was safely located,” Lake County Sherif John Idleburg said in a news release. “While there will undoubtedly be a long road to recovery and healing, I am grateful the victim was found safe and is physically okay. I am proud of everyone who played a role in rescuing this young girl and bringing the offender to the first steps of justice.”
Fuerte Perez was due in court on Sunday morning. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s office is asking to have him held while awaiting trial.
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