Federal health officials are broadening their alert concerning salmonella poisoning associated with charcuterie meat snack trays available at Sam’s Club and Costco stores.
As of Thursday, at least 47 individuals across 22 states have reported illnesses, with 10 of them requiring hospitalization, after consuming Busseto brand and Fratelli Beretta brand meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Although the CDC had previously issued a warning related to one recalled lot of Busseto brand charcuterie sampler trays, it is now urging both retailers and consumers to refrain from eating, serving, or selling any lots of these products. The affected items include the Busseto charcuterie sampler from Sam’s Club and the Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta products from Costco.
The twin packs of meat trays contain prosciutto, sweet soppressata, and dry coppa or black pepper-coated dry salami, as well as Italian dry salami, dry coppa, and prosciutto.
Salmonella poisoning can lead to severe illness, especially in young children, older individuals, and those with compromised immune systems. In some rare instances, the bacterial infection can be fatal.