The federal safety authorities are presently investigating whether the nationwide distribution of recalled meat samplers at Sam’s Club stores is connected to a salmonella outbreak that is affecting twenty-six people in fourteen states.
On Friday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a food safety alert, advising consumers regarding Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products. Fratelli Beretta USA initiated a recall of over 11,000 pounds of the mentioned product earlier this month after a sealed sample, gathered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, tested positive for salmonella.
Tests are underway to determine if the salmonella strain found in the sample corresponds to the outbreak strain responsible for 24 reported illnesses, including five cases resulting in hospitalization.
Recalled Charcuterie Sampler Code
With lot code L075330300 and a best-by date of April 27, 2024, the 18-ounce plastic tray packages of “Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Soppressata, as well as Dry Coppa” are subject to recall.
Additionally, the product is available as a twin pack comprising two 9-oz. packages.
Consumers are strongly advised against consuming the recalled meat, and instead, are encouraged to dispose of the product or return it to the point of purchase.
Salmonella
Salmonella Symptoms
Individuals affected by salmonella typically exhibit symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with manifestations typically appearing between six hours to six days after bacterial ingestion, as outlined by the CDC.
Certain demographics, particularly those under the age of five and individuals aged 65 and older, may experience more severe illnesses.
The agency estimates that salmonella leads to approximately 1.35 million illnesses, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States annually.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service of the US Department of Agriculture expresses apprehension that the mentioned product might still be present in consumers’ refrigerators, as indicated in the recall notice disseminated by the agency.