In April 2013, 73 Americans were reportedly sickened with Salmonella linked to imported Mexican greenhouse cucumbers.
Today, it’s back to business as usual at Tricar sales, according to a released statement.
Company officials say “we are happy the investigation is over. We believe this situation has strengthened Tricar as a company.”
“This was a unique case. The FDA never found a cucumber that had Salmonella on it related to this company,” said Lance Jungmeyer with the Fresh Produce Association of America.
FDA officials were in this warehouse several times, closely inspecting the product for any signs of contamination.
Company officials say they do everything they can to make sure fresh produce remains fresh.
“We keep our warehouse at a temperature of 40 degrees… up to 48 to 50 degrees in some rooms. We maintain cleanliness at all times,” Tricar Sales Director of Sales and MArketing Rod Sbragio said.
Cucumbers are big business for this company. They get the product from growers in Culiacan, Mexico.
Company officials go on to say they hope those who were contaminated by the salmonella have gone on to make a speedy recovery.