A Washington woman is suing a produce distributor after she says she became seriously ill with Salmonella during a cruise, with the infection later linked to a multistate cucumber outbreak.
Olivia Smith, of Lacey, alleges she contracted Salmonella after eating contaminated cucumbers while aboard the Celebrity Summit cruise between April 20 and May 4, 2024, according to a complaint filed in Seattle federal court.
Smith says she consumed food exclusively on the ship during the trip, including cucumbers served in salads, and later developed severe symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection.
She sought treatment at urgent care and the emergency room before being hospitalized for six days due to the severity of her illness, the complaint states.
The lawsuit alleges the cucumbers were contaminated and supplied by Sun Commodities, a Florida-based company accused of failing to ensure the safety of its produce before distribution. The complaint claims the product was part of a broader Salmonella outbreak tied to contaminated cucumbers identified through federal health investigations.
Smith’s infection was genetically linked to the outbreak strain, according to the lawsuit. She is seeking damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other losses related to the illness.
Puget Press has reached out to Sun Commodities and Celebrity Cruises for comment.
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