We put cucumbers through dozens of storage tests—washed, unwashed, bagged, wrapped, and chilled—to find the most effective ways to keep them fresh and crunchy.

CDC data shows tens of millions of Americans contract foodborne illness annually, with bacteria found in everyday food items.

A nationwide recall of cucumbers has been issued after dozens of people across multiple states fell ill with salmonella poisoning.

They might explode, but maybe you can work on them,'" she recalls. He presented her with a handful of squirting cucumbers, a smaller, hairier cousin of what one would find in the produce aisle — ...

Consumption of impacted products could cause "serious adverse health consequences or death," according to the FDA.

Macquarie University researchers reveal that chlorothalonil, still commonly sprayed on American and Australian produce, cripples insect fertility by more than a third at residue levels typically ...

Cucumbers, a summer staple of salads and sandwiches, are a valuable commercial crop. They also have a less well-known role as valuable model plants which are helping researchers to extend the ...

A widely-used agricultural chemical sprayed on fruits and vegetables to prevent fungal disease is also killing beneficial insects that play a critical role in pollination and wider ecosystems.

Newsletter Five Weeknight Dishes Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad Because It’s Too Hot to Cook “SOLID HOT SUMMER DISH,” says Rita, a reader.

This smashed cucumber salad gets a zesty upgrade with a bright, tangy tomatillo dressing. Serve as a potluck side alongside grilled chicken, steak, or halloumi.

Here’s why cucumbers' continued popularity is a good thing, plus why some groups of people may benefit from eating them in moderation.

TikTok claims you can use a cucumber to grease a pan for frying eggs. Here’s what happened when we tested it out.