2023-2024 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella I 4:I:- Infections Linked to Charcuterie Meats
In January 2024, the CDC announced a multistate outbreak of Salmonella I 4:I:- infections associated with Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Soppressata, and Dry Coppa. A total of 104 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella were reported from 33 states. Twenty-seven people were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 20, 2023, to February 10, 2024.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture collected and tested a sample of an unopened 9-oz tray sample from an ill person's home. Testing identified Salmonella I 4:I:- in that sample.
On January 3, 2024, Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. recalled approximately 11,097 pounds of Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products.
WGS analysis of bacteria from 23 people’s samples predicted resistance to ampicillin, kanamycin, streptomycin, and sulfisoxazole.
The investigation was closed on March 28, 2024.
Tags:
salmonellosis, salami, prosciutto, soppressata, dry coppa, charcuterie, antibiotic resistantOverview
| Outbreak began: | November 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, IA, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella I 4:I:- |
| Vehicle(s): | cured meat |
| Location(s): | Retail |
| Brand name(s): | Fratelli Beretta, Busseto Foods, Sam's Club, Costco |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 104 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 27 |
Sources & documents
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