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Italian-Style Deli Meat Recalled in Salmonella Outbreak

Most victims ate salami prosciutto other charcuterie before becoming sick

Fascinadora / Getty Images as a result of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigation in to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to Italian-style meats. Infected people told officials that before getting sick they ate salami, prosciutto, coppa, soppressata or other deli meats commonly found in antipasto or charcuterie assortments. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. A total of 36 people in 17 states were infected between May 9 and July 27. The victims have ranged in age from 1 to 91. Although no deaths have been reported, 12 people have been hospitalized.

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Arizona California Colorado Illinois Indiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Nevada New York Ohio Oregon Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Source: CDC The actual number of infections is likely higher, the CDC says, because people are not regularly tested for salmonella and many who are infected recover without seeing a doctor. Since it takes up to four weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak, more victims may be added to the total. Of the 24 infected people who provided information to investigators, 22 said they ate Italian-style meats before feeling sick. Among the 15 who remembered the specific product, 14 had purchased Fratelli Beretta brand prepacked uncured antipasto trays. Last year, tied to Italian-style deli meats resulted in one death. A specific type of meat or common supplier was never identified.

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Fratelli Beretta USA Inc., a New Jersey company, recalled approximately 862,000 pounds of meat sold in 24-oz. trays containing two 12-oz packages of “Fratelli Beretta UNCURED ANTIPASTO PROSCIUTTO, SOPPRESSATA, MILANO SALAMI & COPPA” with “best by” dates of Aug. 27, 2021, through Feb. 11, 2022, and UPC code 073541305316. The recalled trays have establishment number “EST.7543B” printed next to the “best by” date. The products were sold nationwide in vacuum-sealed plastic packages. AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. are at a higher risk for severe salmonella illness. Infections caused by the bacteria lead to about 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths in the U.S. annually, the CDC says. Tainted food is the . Flowers & Gifts 25% off sitewide and 30% off select items See more Flowers & Gifts offers > Those who contract salmonellosis, the intestinal infection caused by the bacteria, typically experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. In severe cases, the infection can spread beyond the intestines. Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after infection and last up to seven days. But in some instances, symptoms appear weeks after infection or symptoms persist for weeks, according to the CDC.
Expiration date and UPC code for recalled Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. ready-to-eat meat products USDA Infections are diagnosed with a lab test. Although most people can recover without an antibiotic, one is recommended for anyone with a severe illness. Antibiotics are also recommended for infected adults older than 65 (or over 50 if an underlying condition such as is present), infants and those with weakened immune systems. The CDC is concerned the Salmonella typhimurium outbreak strain of the bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics and is conducting more tests. Call your health care provider if you experience any of these severe symptoms: Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees FahrenheitDiarrhea for more than three days that is not improvingBloody diarrheaSo much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids downSigns of dehydration, such as not urinating much, feeling dizzy when standing up, or dry mouth and throat Editor’s note: This article, originally published August 24, 2021, has been updated with the latest information on the Salmonella outbreak.
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