Cucumbers used in the salads may have been contaminated
of ConsumerAffairsMay 30, 2025
Isabelles Kitchen, Inc. has issued a recall of 946 cases of its refrigerated deli salads distributed under the brands Isabelles Kitchen, Maple Avenue Foods, and Kings due to possible Salmonella contamination. The source of concern is a batch of fresh cucumbers supplied by Bedner Growers, Inc., which were found to have the potential to carry Salmonella, a dangerous foodborne pathogen.
Health risk and symptoms
The presence of Salmonella in food products poses a serious health risk, particularly to young children, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems. Infected individuals may experience:
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Fever
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Diarrhea (possibly bloody)
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Nausea and vomiting
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Abdominal pain
In severe cases, the infection can spread to the bloodstream, leading to arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
As of the recall date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled salads.
Impacted products
The affected deli salads were produced on May 14 and 15, 2025, using the contaminated cucumbers. These products were distributed to foodservice distributors and local supermarkets in New Hampshire, Florida, Maryland, South Carolina, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
The recalled products were sold in white plastic containers inside white or brown corrugated boxes and can be identified by their item number and Julian manufacture code on the product label and Use By sticker. A summary of the impacted items includes:
| Item # | Brand/Product Name | Julian Code | Use By Date |
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| 4605 | Kings Greek Pasta Salad | 134 | June 1, 2025 |
| 5002B | IKI Greek Pasta Salad | 134, 135 | June 12, 2025 |
| 5007B | MAF Mediterranean Pasta Salad | 134 | May 3031, 2025 |
| 8015B | MAF Crunchy Wheatberry Salad | 134 | June 1, 2025 |
| 8031 | MAF Quinoa Tabouli | 134, 135 | May 3031, 2025 |
| 8103KT | Powerhouse Wheatberry Salad Kit | 134136 | May 2729, 2025 |
Consumer action
Consumers who may have purchased any of the affected products are advised to:
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Immediately discard the products or
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Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund
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Avoid consumption under any circumstances
The company advises individuals with health concerns to contact their healthcare providers. For more details, consumers may call Isabelles Kitchen at 800-355-7252 (MondayFriday, 8AM to 5PM EST).
Background and FDA coordination
The recall was prompted by notification from Bedner Growers, Inc., which recalled seven cases of whole cucumbers that were shipped to Isabelles Kitchen and used in the salads. The company has emphasized that all cucumbers were washed and treated during processing; however, out of an abundance of caution, it has taken proactive measures to remove potentially contaminated products.
Isabelles Kitchen is working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has notified all distributors and customers. Retailers have been instructed to pull the affected items from store shelves and cease further distribution.
More information
For official updates and the FDA outbreak advisory, consumers can visit FDA.gov. Photos of affected labels are on the FDA website.
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