More Than 11,000 Pounds of Charcuterie Meat Is Being Recalled Across Multiple States—Here's Why
Charcuterie Board
Sam’s Club has found themselves in the middle of a swift recall of a charcuterie sampler due to the possibility of Salmonella contamination. The recall specifically pertains to the Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products and was announced officially by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Wednesday, January 3.
The charcuterie sampler in question was produced on October 30, 2023 and packaged in 18-ounce plastic tray containers titled, “Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Sopressata, and Dry Coppa,” and contain the lot code L075330300. Each package subject to the recall has a “Best If Used By” date of April 27, 2024 and was sold as a twin pack of two 9-ounce containers. An establishment number of “EST. 7543B can be found inside of the USDA mark of inspection along with “EST. #47967” printed in unison with the lot and date codes together.
The discovery of the potential contamination came to light when the FSIS was notified that a sample collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture tested positive for Salmonella. The results of the discovery led to a multi-state investigation headed by both the FSIS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with other state public health partners.
While further testing of unopened ready-to-eat charcuterie samplers is still underway, investigators in Minnesota have identified a number of packages as testing positive for Salmonella. Officials are awaiting more test results to determine if the product sample is directly related to the outbreak.
Sam’s Club members who live in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas that may have purchased one of the Busseto Foods Charcuterie Samplers are encouraged to double check the lot and date codes provided. Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can lead to serious health problems, including salmonellosis, which is one of the most common bacterial food borne illnesses. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever within 6 hours to 6 days of consumption.
Those who suspect they may have consumed some of the contaminated meats should immediately seek out a healthcare professional. The illness can last anywhere from 4 to 7 days and most people can recover without treatment. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that the patient may need to be hospitalized. In addition, elderly adults, infants and persons with a weakened immune system are far more likely to develop a severe reaction to Salmonella and should absolutely seek help.
If you believe that you may have the product in question still in your refrigerator, officials encourage that these products be thrown away or returned to Sam’s Club for a full refund. Once the FSIS investigation is complete, a full list of distributors will be posted here.
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