Cucumbers recalled across U.S. and Canada over possible salmonella contamination

An Arizona produce company is recalling whole cucumbers distributed in 26 states and Canada because they could contain salmonella.

In a filing posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, SunFed said the recalled cucumbers were sold between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26 and are being pulled from store shelves over possible contamination by the bacteria. Salmonella can cause fatal infections in young children, elderly people or other individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recall applies to all sizes of SunFed whole, fresh cucumbers. The produce came packaged in bulk cardboard containers with a "SunFed" label, or could also have been displayed in a generic white box or black plastic grate. A sticker on such containers would indicate the cucumbers' grower's name, the company said.