Salmonella

In late August, the CDC announced that Fratelli Beretta brand prepackaged Uncured Antipasto trays had been linked to ongoing outbreaks of Salmonella Infantis and Salmonella Typhimurium that have sickened at least 36 people. The outbreak led to at least 12 hospitalizations.

The prepackaged antipasto trays implicated in the outbreak were sold nationwide and came in vacuum-sealed plastic packages. The contaminated trays can include uncured salami, prosciutto, coppa, or soppressata, and have “best by” dates on or before February 11, 2022. The CDC clarified that the Food Safety Alert they issued does not include Italian-style meats sliced at a deli.

Despite identifying Fratelli Beretta Uncured Antipasto trays as one source of the ongoing outbreaks, the agency stated that the “investigation is ongoing to determine if additional products are linked to illness.”

If you have any of the products identified by the CDC, you should not eat them and throw them away, even if they have been partially consumed and no one has gotten sick. If you have prepackaged Italian-style meats at home but are unsure of their brand, the CDC recommends that you do not eat them and throw the products away. The most common symptoms of Salmonella infections include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, which typically start between 6 hours and 6 days after consuming the contaminated food. While the majority of people who become ill recover without additional treatment 4 to 7 days after symptoms begin, some infections may be more serious and require medical attention and even hospitalization. Children younger than 5, adults 65 years of age and older, and those with weakened immune systems are most likely to develop severe infections.