Salmonella
Customers are less likely to heat the product enough to kill bacteria.
While most Salmonella outbreaks in the U.S. are foodborne, this one is linked to contact with cattle.
Bacteria can attach to the seeds and survive for months in storage.
The next time you pick up salad from the store, check to see if it's collecting water at the bottom of the bag.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Products in 30 states may be contaminated.
The recall will affect 13 states.
There could be more cases in the future.
The cucumbers are being recalled in 22 states.
Thousands of pets died in 2007. The pet food industry still has plenty of problems.