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Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a multistate investigation of a Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers believed to have been grown by Bedner Growers Inc. of Boynton Beach, Florida. That outbreak has so far sickened 26 people in 15 states. And now, that outbreak has caused Walmart to recall a select cucumber product from some of its stores. Heres what you need to know about Walmarts cucumber recall. Whats happened? On May 22, Walmart announced that it was recalling a select cucumber product over fears that it had the possibility of being contaminated with Salmonella. The notice about the recall was published by the FDA a day later. According to the notice, Walmart is voluntarily recalling a cucumber product because it is believed Bedner Growers, Inc. may have supplied the cucumbers in the product. What cucumber product is Walmart recalling? The recall involves just one cucumber productMarketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices that were produced in select Texas-area stores between May 13, 2025 and May 20, 2025. Here are the details of that product: Product Description: Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices UPC/PLU: 62969 Av. Unit Weight: 1.5 lbs Date Codes: All date codes up to 5/24/2025 A photo of the recalled Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices can be found here. Has anyone been harmed by the recalled product? Unlike with the wider cucumber recall, no known illnesses have been specifically linked to the recalled Walmart cucumber product. More than two dozen individuals are known to have been sickened by the cucumbers involved in the wider recall. What should I do if I have the recalled Walmart cucumber product? If you have the recalled Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices, you should not consume them or let them be consumed by anyone else, nor should you give them away. Instead, you should throw out the product or return it to Walmart for a refund. The recall notice also states that you should clean and sanitize surfaces that the recalled product has come into contact with in order to reduce the chances of cross-contamination. What is Salmonella? Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause potentially fatal infections in people. While most Salmonella infections can resolve within a week, individuals who are young or elderly, or those who have weakened immune systems, can experience more severe consequences from a Salmonella infection. You can find out more details about Salmonella infections on the CDCs website here.
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Salesforce is buying AI-powered cloud data management company Informatica in an approximately $8 billion deal.Informatica’s shareholders will receive $25 per share, a premium of about 11% from Friday’s closing price of $22.55.The transaction will give Salesforce access to Informatica’s data management capabilities.Informatica was taken private in 2015 by private equity firm Permira and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for about $5.3 billion. It went public again in 2021.“Joining forces with Salesforce represents a significant leap forward in our journey to bring data and AI to life by empowering businesses with the transformative power of their most critical asset their data,” Informatica CEO Amit Walia said in a statement on Tuesday. “We have a shared vision for how we can help organizations harness the full value of their data in the AI era.”Robin Washington, president and chief operating and financial officer at Salesforce, said in a statement that the acquisition will look to take advantage of Informatica’s capabilities quickly, particularly in areas such as the public sector, life sciences, health care, and financial services. San Francisco-based Salesforce is set to report its quarterly financial results Wednesday after the bell.Both companies’ boards have approved the deal, which is expected to close early in Salesforce’s fiscal 2027.Shares of Salesforce rose slightly before the market open, while Informatica’s stock jumped 5.7%. Michelle Chapman, AP Business Writer
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With Memorial Day behind us, Americas summer travel season is now in full swing. While flyers should be aware of how to find great fares and the best apps to use when taking a vacation overseas, they should also be mindful of a few new rule changes going into effect at popular airlines, which could impact their trips. Those changes are happening at two of Americas most well-known airlinesSouthwest and Unitedand include alterations to the airlines’ free baggage and check-in policies, respectively. Heres what to know about the changes and when they go into effect. Southwests signature Bags Fly Free policy changes on May 28 On Wednesday, May 28, Southwests signature Bags Fly Free policy is changing. The policy has been a defining feature of the airline for decades, which lets Southwest fliers check up to two bags for free on any flight. However, come May 28, that policy will end for many Southwest passengers. As Fast Company previously reported, many passengers who book flights on Southwest from May 28 will now need to pay for checked baggage, although some will still be able to check bags for free. Heres how the new checked baggage policies work, according to Southwest: If you are a Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Member or traveling on Business Select fares, youll still be able to check up to two bags for free on your flight. If you are an A-List Member or a Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmember, youll get one checked bag for free on each flight. But if you dont fall into the categories above, youll now be charged to check your first and second bags on each flight. Its important to note that these new baggage-check rules and fees only apply to flights booked on or after May 28, 2025. If you booked your flight before that date, youll still be able to take advantage of Southwests old Bags Fly Free policy even if the flight takes place after May 28. Uniteds check-in policy changes on June 3 On June 3, anyone flying on United will need to check in for their flight at least 45 minutes before departure, the airline confirmed with Fast Company. Previously, some passengers could check in as little as 30 minutes before their flight. Those who do not check in at least 45 minutes before their flight is scheduled to depart will be denied boarding starting June 3. Historically, United has allowed those flying without checked bags to check in by as little as 30 minutes before a domestic flight. Those on domestic flights with checked bags had a 45-minute check-in cutoff. In order to simplify things for gate staff and provide uniformity for passengers, United will now require anyone on a domestic flight with or without checked bags to check in at least 45 minutes before departure. “The change brings greater consistency for our customers by aligning with our current checked baggage deadline and the check-in policies followed by most other airlines,” a United spokesperson told Fast Company via email. It should be noted that the new 45-minute check-in rule only applies to domestic flights. For international flights, United requires passengers to check in at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure. Uniteds check-in time limits can be found here.
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