RECALL: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Meats Sold In Minnesota +Wisconsin
The Centers For Disease Control has expanded their nationwide recall of charcuterie meats that were sold at Sam's Club and Costco, including those located in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The recall has expanded due to a salmonella outbreak linked to the meats that now includes 22 states. To date, there have been 47 reported illnesses, including cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and 10 hospitalizations from the recalled products.
According to the Mayo Clinic, salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Salmonella bacteria typically live in animal and human intestines and are shed through stool (feces). Humans become infected most frequently through contaminated water or food.
Which Products Are Currently Included In This Recall?
The Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler is one product being recalled. Here are the product details:
- Has prosciutto, sweet soppressata, and dry coppa
- Sold at Sam’s Club
- Comes in a twin-pack (2 x 9oz)
- Any lot code
The Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta is the other product currently involved in the recall. Here are the product details:
- 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
The CDC notes that their investigators are working to determine if any additional products may be contaminated. In the meantime, consumers who have either of these products should throw them away immediately.
Furthermore, any surfaces and containers that may have touched these products should be thoroughly washed using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
The CDC also urges consumers to immediately notify their healthcare provider if they have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
Signs of dehydration, such as: Not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, dizziness when standing up.
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