Whole fresh cucumbers from Sunfed Produce — sold at Walmart, Wegman's, and other retailers — have been linked to salmonella in the U.S. and Canada.

SunFed whole American cucumbers were linked to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak that sickened nearly 70 people, and almost 260,000 organic eggs sold under Costco's Kirkland Signature brand were recalled for potential Salmonella contamination.

Federal regulators, which have fielded reports from 19 states, say the number of people sickened may be much higher.

Recalls of carrots, cucumbers, and now eggs have New Jersey consumers worried about E. coli and salmonella. Here’s what you need to know about the recalls and the bacteria. SunFed Produce this week recalled whole fresh American cucumbers sold in 26 states, including New Jersey, due to possible salmonella contamination.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a nationwide outbreak of salmonella linked to recalled cucumbers. On Monday, the FDA expanded a recall of several of brands of cucumbers and products containing cucumbers due to a potential contamination of salmonella,