Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Charcuterie Meats Sold In Washington: CDC
By Zuri Anderson
January 19, 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a warning regarding a salmonella outbreak linked to certain brands of charcuterie meats sold in Washington state, which has affected 47 people across 22 states.
According to a food safety alert issued on Thursday (January 18), health officials have reported that 10 individuals have been hospitalized in connection to the outbreak, although no deaths have been reported.
The affected products include the Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler sold at Sam’s Club and the Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta sold at Costco. The Busseto sampler, sold in a twin pack of nine ounces each, contains prosciutto, sweet soppressata, and dry coppa. On the other hand, the Fratelli Beretta product, also sold as a twin pack, each one 12 ounces, contains black pepper-coated dry salami, Italian dry salami, dry coppa, and prosciutto.
The CDC is advising consumers who have purchased these products to discard them immediately. Additionally, individuals are urged to thoroughly clean any surfaces or containers that may have come into contact with the contaminated meats using hot, soapy dishwater.
An active recall has been initiated for these charcuterie meats, encompassing all lot codes. Health officials are urging anyone experiencing symptoms of salmonella, such as diarrhea, high fever, dehydration, vomiting, dizziness upon standing, dry mouth and throat, and infrequent urination, to seek medical attention promptly.
The outbreak has been under investigation since January 5, with authorities also working to determine if any other products have been affected.
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