The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is warning shoppers about a recent salmonella outbreak linked to meat sampler trays sold at Sam’s Club and Costco in multiple states, including Texas.
According to the CDC, the two trays potentially contaminated include the Busseto brand charcuterie sampler with prosciutto, sweet soppressata and dry coppa sold at Sam’s Club, as well as the Fratelli Beretta brand antipasto gran beretta with black pepper coated dry salami, Italian dry salami, dry coppa and prosciutto sold at Costco.
The Busseto and Fratelli Beretta meats have caused illness in at least 47 individuals across 22 states, with 10 people requiring hospitalization. However, the CDC said that the actual number of individuals affected is likely considerably higher than reported, as many recover without seeking medical attention and go untested.
The CDC reported that 11 out of the 47 identified Salmonella cases are residents of Ohio. However, cases were also reported in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. CDC data indicates that the first illness associated with this outbreak occurred on Nov. 20, 2023.
According to the CDC, investigators are working to determine if any other products were contaminated with the salmonella bacteria.
The CDC recommends calling your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms after consuming one of these products:
- Fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Dehydration
Symptoms usually start six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria, but some people with salmonella infection have no symptoms.
While Salmonella infection is typically not life-threatening, it can pose serious risks, especially for certain individuals such as infants, young children, older adults, transplant recipients, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems, as they may be susceptible to complications.
