SunFed Recalls Cucumbers as FDA Probes Salmonella Outbreak

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Above: Whole fresh American cucumber. Image copyright: Unsplash

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The recall was initiated immediately upon learning of the issue, demonstrating the company's commitment to consumer safety and strict compliance with FDA requirements, while working closely with authorities to determine the root cause.

TODAY.comSunfed

Establishment-critical narrative

The widespread distribution across multiple states and provinces and the high percentage of cases linked to cucumber consumption indicate potential systemic issues in the supply chain and food safety protocols that need to be addressed.

New York TimesWashington Post

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 50% chance that at least 68.1K people will die in the US due to antibiotic-resistant infections in 2035, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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