Highest risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Snowfruit & Snowfox Fresh cut cucumber items and sushi products recall: Salmonella

Recall published 1+ years ago

Salmonella

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

The hazard here is Salmonella contamination, a bacterial infection that is usually unpleasant rather than dangerous, but which hits young children and older adults much harder.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
May 23, 2025
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Snowfruit & Snowfox
Product type
Fresh produce
Distribution
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Sold at
Kroger
UPC codes
639123600172, 639123600295, 639123600318, 639123600547, 639123600523
Reports of harm
There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported, in connection with the specific products listed below, to date.

Products covered by this recall

Fresh cut cucumber items and sushi products

What the company announced

Houston, TX (May 23, 2025) - JFE Franchising, Inc. of Houston, TX, is recalling a limited number of fresh-cut cucumber items and sushi products containing cucumber because they may be contaminated with Salmonella .

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 persons 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. Symptoms of salmonellosis usually start 6 hours to 6 days after infection and last 4 to 7 days.

There have been no illnesses or consumer complaints reported, in connection with the specific products listed below, to date.

This action is in response to the May 19, 2025, recall issued by Bedner Growers, Inc., whose cucumbers were supplied to retailer partners and used as ingredients in our fresh-cut cucumber products and sold through Kroger, Roundy’s (Pick n Save and Metro Market), and Weis Market retail locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and New York.

Our recall was initiated on May 20, 2025, in alignment with our commitment to consumer safety and regulatory compliance.

Affected Product List by Retailer

All items were sold in plastic containers under the SNOWFRUIT or SNOWFOX label with the following descriptions and product codes:

Fruit & Vegetable Tray - 64 oz 63912394047

Family Garden Salad - 24 oz 63912388065

Garden Salad - 12 oz 63912388067

Family Cobb Salad - 22 oz 63912388068

Cobb Salad - 11 oz 63912388069

Chef Salad - 11 oz 63912395033

Cucumber with Ranch - 9 oz 63912395020

Cucumber, Lime & Tajin - 19oz 63912388053

Mixed Melon, Cucumbers & Tajin - 18oz 63912394007

Watermelon & Cucumber w/ Tajin - 18oz 63912394036

Small Vegetable Tray - 19.5 oz 63912388045

Small Party Tray with Dip - 19 oz 63912388046

Large Vegetable Tray - 42 oz 63912388056

Cucumber Slices w/Tajin - 15 oz 63912388022

Vegetable Bowl - 26 oz 63912388044

Cucumber Bowl w/ Ranch Dressing - 15 oz 63912388063

Vegetable Bowl - 13 oz 63912388072

Baby Carrot, Cucumber, & Ranch - 15 oz 63912394045

Cucumber Salad – 3oz 63912389243

Spicy Cucumber Salad – 3oz 63912389329

Bibimbap Bowl – 13 oz 63912389259

Yaki Noodle Bowl – 12 oz 63912389254

Ebi Vermicelli Bowl – 13oz 63912389334

Sushi containing cucumber – Various price, weight and UPCs – Made daily with a one-day shelf life, already expired.

Roundy's

Signature Vegetable Bowl - 28 oz 639123600172

Chef Salad - 16 oz 639123600295

Cobb Style Salad - 15 oz 639123600318

Garden Salad - 16 oz 639123600547

Greek Salad - 16 oz 639123600523

Weis Market

Cucumber Salad - 3oz 63912389205

Sushi containing cucumber - Various price, weight and UPCs – Made daily with a one-day shelf life, already expired.

Affected SNOWFRUIT items can be identified by reviewing the product label . A complete list of locations where the affected SNOWFRUIT product was sold is available here .

Affected SNOWFOX items can be identified by reviewing the product label . A complete list of locations where the affected SNOWFOX product was sold is available here .

Consumers who have purchased affected SNOWFRUIT or SNOWFOX products are urged to not consume the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the products. Consumers with questions may contact the company at [email protected] or [email protected] . The email inbox will be monitored Monday through -Friday between 9 a.m. and -4 p.m. CST.

JFE Franchising, Inc. is committed to implementing all measures necessary to fully resolve this situation. The safety and wellbeing of our consumers is our top priority.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 21 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 639123600172
  • 639123600295
  • 639123600318
  • 639123600547
  • 639123600523

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 64 oz
  • 24 oz
  • 12 oz
  • 22 oz
  • 11 oz
  • 9 oz
  • 19 oz
  • 18 oz
  • 19.5 oz
  • 42 oz
  • 15 oz
  • 26 oz
  • 13 oz
  • 3 oz
  • 28 oz
  • 16 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Salmonella

Snowfruit & Snowfox — The hazard here is Salmonella contamination, a bacterial infection that is usually unpleasant rather than dangerous, but which hits young children and older adults much harder.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. If you repackaged or froze it, check the freezer too. Salmonella is not killed by freezing.
  3. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or take it back to the store — do not feed it to pets or livestock either.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased affected SNOWFRUIT or SNOWFOX products are urged to not consume the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the products.

Company contact: JFE Franchising Inc. — Consumers: [email protected] or [email protected] — Media: Chris Jones, Pierpont Communications, 713-627-2223, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Snowfruit & Snowfox fresh produce recalled?

Salmonella 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.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 639123600172, 639123600295, 639123600318. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased affected SNOWFRUIT or SNOWFOX products are urged to not consume the products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of the products.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and others.

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