Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers Spreads to 18 States

An outbreak of Salmonella in cucumbers, reportedly originating in Florida, has spread to 18 states, according to The New York Times. 

Target is one of a handful of companies that have issued recalls on the product. Cases of Salmonella have affected people in the Midwest and the East Coast. At this time, 16 people have been hospitalized. 

The New York Times writes, "Health officials have linked the outbreak to Bedner Growers, a cucumber grower based in Boynton Beach, Fla., that sells...