At least 45 people across 18 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers Inc.  Fresh Start Produ

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

The outbreak, which was traced to a grower in Florida, has spread to 18 states, according to the C.D.C. Several distributors and stores, including Target, have recalled products containing cucumbers.