Made-to-order subs, wraps and paninis recalled in Massachusetts and Connecticut because of Salmonella risk

Big Y Foods of Springfield, MA, is recalling certain Made-To-Order Subs, Wraps and Paninis sold on May 20 and May 21, at select retail locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut. 

The recall is because of potential contamination with Salmonella, linked to sliced cucumbers provided by Smartcuts, which are part of an ongoing investigation involving Bedner Growers Inc.

Recalled products:

• Product Description: Made-To-Order Small Sub, Large Sub, 30” Super Sub, Wrap, or Panini
• Purchase Dates: May 20–21, 2025
• Distribution: Select Big Y stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut (see list below)

The recalled products were not prepackaged and were made upon customer request at the sandwich service line, where sliced cucumbers were an optional ingredient.

Affected store locations

• 1090 St. James Avenue, Springfield, MA 01104
• 79 Stonington Rd., Mystic, CT 06355
• 136 North King Street Rt. 5, Northampton, MA 01060
• 10 College Highway Rt. 10, Southampton, MA 01073
• 802 Williams Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106
• 441 N Main St., E. Longmeadow, MA 01028
• 772 North Main St., West Hartford, CT 06117
• 148 West St., Ware, MA 01082
• 200 West St., Pittsfield, MA 01201
• 45 Veterans Memorial Drive, North Adams, MA 01247
• 224 Salem Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360
• 141B Storrs Road, Mansfield, CT 06250
• 1040 Elm Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
• 234 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040
• 175 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002
• 65 Palomba Drive, Enfield, CT 06082
• 1 Kent Road, New Milford, CT 06776
• 22 Spencer Plan Rd., Old Saybrook, CT 06475
• 995 Poquonnock Road, Groton, CT 06340
• 237 Mohawk Trail, Route 2, Greenfield, MA 01301
• 300 Cooley Street, Springfield, MA 01128
• 135 West Rd., Ellington, CT 06029
• 355 Hawley Lane, Stratford, CT 06614
• 2035 Boston Rd., Wilbraham, MA 01095
• 405 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, CT 06484
• 1313 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, CT 06070
• 7 East Hampton Rd. Route 66, Marlborough, CT 06447
• 23 Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, CT 06413
• 150 Boston Post Rd., Milford, CT 06460
• 434 Walpole St., Norwood, MA 02062

The company has ceased operations at the affected sandwich service lines, discarded all impacted products, and thoroughly cleaned and sanitized the areas. 

As of the posting of this recall, no illnesses have been reported as of the posting of this recall.

Consumers who purchased these Made-To-Order items are urged to return them to the place of purchase with a receipt for a full refund or discard them. 

About Salmonella infections

Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.

Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled cucumbers and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.

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Source: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2025/05/made-to-order-subs-wraps-and-paninis-recalled-in-massachusetts-and-connecticut-because-of-salmonella-risk/