The product under recall is labeled “Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler prosciutto, sweet sopressata and dry coppa.” The products are sold as a twin pack with two 9-ounce packages. It has lot code L075330300 and best if used by date of April 27, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The meats, which were produced Oct. 30, have the establishment number “EST. 7543B” inside the USDA mark of inspection and “EST. #47967″ printed with the lot and date codes. These items were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas, the FSIS reported.
People with the products in their refrigerators are urged to either throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
The problem was discovered when a sample collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture tested positive for Salmonella, the FSIS said.
The FSIS is working with the CDC and state public health officials.
Although 24 people have confirmed illnesses — including five hospitalizations — the actual number of sick people is likely much higher because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella, the CDC said.
Food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses.
Common symptoms are diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever within six hours to six days after eating the contaminated item. The illness usually lasts four to seven days and most people recover without treatment.
Older adults, infants and those with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Anyone concerned about an illness is urged to contact a health care provider.
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