JFE Franchising Salads and Cucumber Bowls Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Summary

JFE Franchising Inc. is recalling various prepared salads, noodle bowls, and vegetable trays because they contain cucumbers that may be contaminated with Salmonella. These products were sold in several sizes and varieties with a "Sell by" date of May 20, 2025. The recalled items were distributed across Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. No specific remedy was provided in the announcement, but consumers should return these products to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or dispose of them immediately.

Risk

The cucumbers in these products may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Healthy individuals may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, while young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk for more severe complications.

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