Recalled Charcuterie Meats Sold At Sam’s Club Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Spanning 14 States

The recalled meats were sold at select Sam’s Club locations in 27 states.

Dozens have been sickened by the ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products that were recalled due to potential salmonella contamination last week.

On January 3, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc.'s recall of approximately 11,097 pounds of Busseto Foods ready-to-eat charcuterie packages after a sample collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture tested positive for salmonella.

According to a new CDC alert, 24 illnesses, including five hospitalizations, have been reported in 14 states: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. So far no deaths have been reported.

Impacted products were produced on October 30, 2023 and shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers throughout the U.S. The products are sold as a twin pack in 18-oz. plastic tray packages with labels reading “Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Sopressata, and Dry Coppa,” lot code L075330300, and “BEST IF USED BY APR 27 24.”

The recalled meat was sold at select Sam's Club locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. A full list of affected Sam’s Club locations is available here.

FSIS is concerned that some of the recalled charcuterie may be in consumers’ refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to throw it away or return it to where you bought it.

Food contaminated with salmonella may look, smell, and taste normal. Consumption of contaminated food can cause salmonellosis, the most common symptoms of which are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after consumption.

Most people recover without treatment, however, in rare circumstances, infection can produce more severe illness and require hospitalization. Older adults, infants, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of developing a severe illness and should seek medical attention if symptoms arise.

The USDA has labeled this a “Class I” recall, meaning there is “reasonable probability” that the use of the product will cause “serious, adverse health consequences or death.”

Consumers with questions can contact the Busseto Recall Hotline at (866) 552-4916.

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