CDC Announces Salmonella Outbreak Linked to NJ Charcuterie Product Is Over

CDC announced that the Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie meats is over.  The product, manufactured by Fratelli Beretta in Mount Olive NJ was recalled in January.  CDC now states there have been 104 cases in 33 States with 27 hospitalizations.

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/charcuterie-meats-01-24/index.html
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Charcuterie Meats
Posted March 28, 2024

This outbreak investigation is over. The recalled meats have a long shelf life, so double check your refrigerators for recalled food. Learn what else you can do to protect yourself from getting sick from Salmonella.

Fast Facts
Illnesses: 104
Hospitalizations: 27
Deaths: 0
States: 33
Recall: Yes
Investigation status: Closed

Outbreak Investigation Summary

Data showed that charcuterie meat products sold under many brand names made people in this outbreak sick.

• Of 68 people interviewed, 50 (74%) sick people reported eating a variety of charcuterie meats.
• 25 people provided specific information or shopper card records, all of which reported brands of charcuterie meats produced by Fratelli Beretta.
• The outbreak strain was found in one package of Fratelli Beretta charcuterie products.

The outbreak investigation is over, but recalled products have a six-month shelf life, so they may still be in people’s homes.

Recalled Food

Charcuterie meat products were recalled and have best before dates through July 6, 2024.

Recalled products were sold nationwide under many brands including Aldi, Beretta, Black Bear, Busseto, Culinary Tour, Dietz and Watson, Lidl, Publix, Salumi Artigianali.

See USDA-FSIS’s charcuterie recall for a full list of recalled products.