MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota woman who became sick after eating cucumbers that may have contained salmonella is suing a California company.

The lawsuit filed Monday says Kathleen Dvergsten got sick after eating a salad at a Red Lobster in Farmington. She became severely ill on Aug. 14 and was hospitalized for nearly a week.

Dvergsten is suing Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce, Inc. The San Diego company voluntarily recalled “Limited Edition” brand cucumbers Friday.

Health officials say the cukes are the likely cause of hundreds of illnesses since July 3 and the Aug. 17 death of a 99-year-old woman.

Half the people who became ill are under 18 years of age.

The cucumbers were distributed in Kansas; Alaska; Arizona; Arkansas; California; Colorado; Florida; Idaho; Illinois; Kentucky; Louisiana; Minnesota; Mississippi; Montana; Nevada; New Jersey; New Mexico; Oklahoma; Oregon; South Carolina; Texas, and Utah.

The lawsuit says Andrew and Williamson had a duty to sell safe foods. It says Dvergsten seeks unspecified compensation for medical expenses and suffering.

Company official Dave Murray declined to comment because of pending litigation.