Federal health officials say at least 45 people in 18 states have been sickened in an expanding salmonella outbreak tied to recalled cucumbers.

A Salmonella outbreak linked to a cucumber producer has now expanded to 18 states with 45 illnesses and 16 hospitalizations now reported. The US Food and Drug Administration (USDA) issued a new recall for Bedner Growers cucumbers on Friday,

Target is the latest retailer to announce a recall of salmonella-linked cucumbers – and products made with them.