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Public Health Alert Issued for Recalled Meat Due to Salmonella Outbreak

The CDC reports nearly 50 illnesses and 10 hospitalizations for Salmonella in 22 states associated with charcuterie trays sold at Costco and Sam's Club, of which 5.5 tons was recalled recently.

Salmonella outbreak Costco Sam's Club meat trays
The recalled Busseto charcuterie sampler (left) was sold at Sam's Club, while the Fratelli Beretta sampler (right) was sold at Costco.
CDC

A public health alert has been issued due to concerns about Salmonella illnesses that may be associated with Busseto brand Charcuterie Samplers and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Fratelli Beretta U.S.A. is the parent company of Busseto Foods, and manufactures both retail products. 

As we reported recently, 5.5 tons (approximately 11,097 pounds) of the charcuterie trays were recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. The elevation to public health alert is in response to nearly 50 illnesses and 10 hospitalizations for Salmonella in 22 states associated with the recalled meat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Details about the recalled trays are below. Any lot code associated with either product is potentially contaminated, and the products are no longer sold at Costco and Sam's Club.

Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler

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