Walmart Recalls Marketside Cucumber Slices in Texas Due to Salmonella Risk

Bentonville, AR — Walmart Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of its Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices sold in select Texas stores due to a potential Salmonella contamination. The recall, announced on May 22 and published by the FDA on May 23, affects products produced between May 13 and May 20, 2025.

The affected cucumber slices may contain recalled whole cucumbers supplied by Bedner Growers, Inc. of Boynton Beach, Florida. The FDA linked these cucumbers to a multistate salmonellosis outbreak, prompting multiple recalls across the food industry.

Recalled Product Details:

Brand: Marketside
Product: Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices
UPC/PLU: 62969
Average Unit Weight: 1.5 lbs
Date Codes: All dates up to and including May 24, 2025

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms typically begin 6 hours to 6 days after exposure and can include fever, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. In severe cases, the infection may spread to the bloodstream and lead to arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis.

What Consumers Should Do

Customers who purchased the recalled cucumber slices are urged not to consume them. The product should be discarded or returned to the store for a full refund. Surfaces, utensils, and storage containers that may have come into contact with the recalled cucumbers should be cleaned and sanitized to prevent cross-contamination.

So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the Marketside cucumber slices.

Consumers with questions or concerns can visit Walmart’s help center or call Walmart Customer Care at 1-800-925-6278.