Here’s what you should know:
- Date: December 5
- FDA Publish Date: December 7
- Company: Hardie’s Fresh Foods
- Brand: Dairyland Produce, LLC
- Product: Cucumber Select 6 CT Whole cucumbers, packed in clear plastic bags
- Issue: Potential Salmonella contamination
- Lot codes: X2377074, X2379602, X2381000, X2381080, X2383400, X2384557, X2384587
Keep reading to know more!
What happened?
Dairyland Produce, LLC by Hardie’s Fresh Foods of Houston and Dallas TX, issued a recall this past December 7th for their Cucumber Select 6CT after being informed by their supplier that the cucumbers used were involved in the SunFed recall from last month, for Salmonella. The products were distributed to Costco locations in Houston, TX and Dallas, TX.
Company | Brand | Product | Lot code | Issue | Picture |
Hardie’s Fresh Foods | Dairyland Produce | Cucumber Select 6 CT Whole cucumbers | X2377074, X2379602, X2381000, X2381080, X2383400, X2384557, X2384587 | Potential Salmonella contamination |  |
What caused the issue?
Salmonella, is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. 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. No victims have been confirmed so far.
Here’s what you should do
If you have purchased this product, take action. Here’s how:
- Check the label:
Lot code: X2377074, X2379602, X2381000, X2381080, X2383400, X2384557, X2384587 - Identify the product:
Dairyland Produce Cucumber Select 6 CT. The affected cucumbers are in clear plastic bags with labels like the photo above. - What you should do:
These cucumbers were repacked by Hardie’s Fresh Foods and the company has ceased the production and distribution of the product. Consumers who have purchased these cucumbers are urged to dispose of the product or to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. - Contact info:
Those with questions may contact the company at 1-281-697-7067, Monday through Friday, 8 AM-5PM CST.
Behind the brand
Hardie’s Fresh Foods has been around since 1943, bringing fresh products from the farm to consumers’ tables. Today it has more than 150 trucks and 163,000 square feet of refrigerated warehouse space across the state of Texas. Hardie’s has held a long-lasting commitment to fresh foods, providing products at their peak with their growing connections. For 80 years they’ve continuously improved in order to nourish the community with the highest quality foods available, sourcing from the best local growers and artisans because, as they state on their website, they believe that the best foods come from your backyard. Hardie’s continues their promise of excellence and continues to serve only their best to their friends and family.
Unfortunately, they’ve also been caught up in the SunFed recall, which also involved F&S Fresh Foods whom was also forced to recall their Mediterranean Meal Kit this past Friday, December 6th, for Salmonella on the cucumber used for the kit’s tzatziki sauce.
Ensuring safe eats
In the food industry, recalls like this serve as a wake-up call: food safety is non-negotiable. While cucumbers are usually a healthy addition to your meals, if they’re contaminated with Salmonella, they could turn into a health nightmare. It’s important that companies react quickly to remove affected products from store shelves to prevent potential illness. For consumers, this means staying alert and checking the products you’ve purchased, especially when a recall is announced.
“Salmonella contamination in fresh produce serves as a stark reminder that food safety must be a top priority throughout the entire supply chain—from farm to table. While incidents like this are unfortunate, they highlight the critical importance of thorough testing, traceability, and quick action to protect consumers. The safety of the food we eat is non-negotiable, and it’s our collective responsibility to ensure that the highest standards are met at every stage of production, handling, and distribution. Only through diligence and transparency can we safeguard public health and restore trust in the food supply.” Eran Mizrahi, Source86’ CEO.
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