Italian-Style Meats linked to Multistate Salmonella Outbreaks

United States

Update, October 26, 2021

CDC announced that this outbreak is over, as of October 26, 2021. To this date, a total of 40 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Infantis (14) or Salmonella Typhimurium (26) were reported from 17 states (AZ, CA, CO, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI). 17 were hospitalized and no deaths were reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 9, 2021, to August 16, 2021

Source: CDC

Update, August 26, 2021

CDC announced that the likely source is linked to Fratelli Beretta brand prepackaged Uncured Antipasto trays.

These products were sold nationwide, sold in vacuum-sealed plastic packages, can include uncured salami, prosciutto, coppa, or soppressata, With “best by” dates on or before February 11, 2022. This does not include Italian-style meats sliced at a deli.

Ill people reported eating Fratelli Beretta brand Uncured Antipasto trays before they got sick. The investigation is ongoing to determine if additional products are linked to illness.

CDC advises do not eat these products. Throw them away, even if some of them were eaten and no one got sick. If you don’t know the brand of prepackaged Italian-style meats you have at home, don’t eat them and throw them away.

Source: CDC

August 24, 2021

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate two multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections—one involving Salmonella Typhimurium infections and one with Salmonella Infantis infections, both with likely source Italian-style meats.

As of August 24, 2021, 36 people infected with either Salmonella outbreak strain have been reported:

- 23 people are part of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak from 14 states (AZ, CA, CO, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NV, OH, UT, VA, WA and WI). 9 people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 30, 2021, to July 27, 2021

- 13 people are part of the Salmonella Infantis outbreak from 7 states (AZ, CA, MN, NY, OR, TX, and WA). 3 people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 9, 2021, to June 24, 2021.

People in both outbreaks report eating salami, prosciutto, and other meats that can be found in antipasto or charcuterie assortments before getting sick. Investigators are working to identify specific contaminated products and determine if the two outbreaks are linked to the same food source. The investigation is ongoing.

In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

To read the CDC announcement: www.cdc.gov/salmonella/italian-style-meat-08-21/index.html

Source: CDC