A salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats has sickened dozens of people, including one person from Michigan.
At least 47 people have been sickened and 10 others have been hospitalized in 22 states, according to the CDC. No deaths have been reported.
The USDA issued a new public alert on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, letting the public know about concerns about salmonella linked to ready-to-eat (RTE) charcuterie meat products in Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta.
The Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta was sold at Costco in a 24-oz. twin-pack (two 12-oz. trays). The Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler was sold at Sam’s Club in an 18-oz. twin-pack (two 9-oz. trays).
The products have the establishment number “EST. 7543B” and/or “EST. #47967″ inside the USDA mark of inspection, or printed on the package.
The illnesses began between Nov. 20, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024. The state of Minnesota identified the outbreak strain from an unopened Busseto brand charcuterie sampler, which led to an initial recall on Jan. 3, 2024.
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Which samplers have been recalled?
Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler:
- Has prosciutto, sweet soppressata, and dry coppa
- Sold at Sam’s Club
- Comes in a twin-pack (2 x 9oz)
- Any lot code
Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta:
- Has black pepper coated dry salami, Italian dry salami, dry coppa, and prosciutto
- Sold at Costco
- Comes in a twin-pack (2 x 12oz)
- Any lot code
What should you do?
People are encouraged to check their fridge for recalled products. Do not eat them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the store.
You should wash surfaces and containers that may have touched the recalled product using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
What is salmonella?
Salmonella are a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever called salmonellosis.
Most people infected with salmonella will begin to develop symptoms 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts four to seven days and most people recover without treatment.
Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. More severe cases of salmonellosis may include a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine or stool, and in some cases may become fatal.
Children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe salmonellosis infections.