Analysis Summary:

The NY Times article is mostly accurate, with its key claims supported by multiple sources. The number of affected individuals and states, as well as the recall, are confirmed. There is minimal discernible bias.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** The outbreak has spread to 18 states, according to the C.D.C.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports (18 states).
  • Verification Source #2: Supports (18 states).
  • Verification Source #3: Supports (18 states).
  • Verification Source #4: Supports (18 states).
  • Verification Source #5: Supports (18 states).
• Claim:** The outbreak was traced to a grower in Florida.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports (Florida-based cucumber producer).
• Claim:** 45 people have been sickened.
  • Verification Source #1: Supports (45 people).
  • Verification Source #2: Supports (45 people).
  • Verification Source #3: Supports (at least 45 people).
  • Verification Source #4: Supports (45 people).
• Claim:** Several distributors and stores, including Target, have recalled products containing cucumbers.
  • Verification Source #3: Supports (recalled cucumbers).
• Fail to cover:* Specific distributors and stores like Target are not mentioned in the provided verification sources.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Multiple sources confirm the outbreak has affected 45 people in 18 states (Verification Source #1, Verification Source #2, Verification Source #3, Verification Source #4, Verification Source #5).
• Verification Source #1 confirms the outbreak was traced to a Florida-based cucumber producer.
• Verification Source #3 confirms that cucumbers were recalled.
• None of the provided sources explicitly mention Target as one of the stores recalling products. This is a minor unverified claim.