The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday that the number of salmonella cases connected to the recalled charcuterie meats has doubled in less than two weeks, prompting an extension of the recall.
“Since the last update on January 5, 2024, 23 more illnesses have been reported and an additional 8 states have reported cases, creating a total case count of 47 illnesses from 22 states,” the agency said in a statement. Ten people have had illnesses so severe as to require hospital care. No deaths have been reported. While the prior recall was limited to just one lot of Busseto brand charcuterie samples, the recall has now widened.
“CDC now advises not to eat, serve, or sell any lots of Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler sold at Sam’s Club and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta sold at Costco while the investigation is ongoing. These are sold in twin packs,” the CDC said. A detailed list, with photos, of the products under recall can be found at the CDC.
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Ohio seems to be the epicenter of the salmonella outbreak, with 11 cases diagnosed there, but there are also five cases in Washington State and four in New York. Arizona, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin have two cases each. Fourteen other states have one reported case each: Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Oregon, Utah, Virginia and Vermont.
If you find any of the recalled meats in your fridge, return them to the store or throw them out, the CDC advises. Wash any surfaces that may have come into contact with the meats using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher. Salmonella can be a serious illness, especially for young children, the immunocompromised or the frail elderly. According to the CDC, symptoms begin anywhere from six hours to six days after the infection and can include:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than three days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- There is so much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as:
- Not peeing much
- Dry mouth and throat
- Feeling dizzy when standing up
Most people will recover from salmonella illness without treatment in between four and seven days.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Charcuterie Meats
Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler
- Has prosciutto, sweet soppressata, and dry coppa
- Sold at Sam’s Club
- It comes in a twin-pack (2 x 9 oz.)
- 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
- It comes in a twin-pack (2 x 12oz)
- Any lot code
Symptoms of Salmonella
- Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
- Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
- Some people—especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
What Businesses Should Do
- While this investigation is ongoing, do not sell or serve the Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler from Sam’s Club or Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta from Costco.
- Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come into contact with these products.
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