Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Italian-style meats, CDC says
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The CDC is investigating two multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections that have been linked to consumption of Italian-style meats.
A total of 36 infections and 12 hospitalizations have been reported across 17 states, with outbreaks of four to seven cases in California, Arizona and Illinois, the CDC said. Of the total infections reported, 23 were caused by Salmonella Typhimurium and 13 by Salmonella Infantis.
According to the CDC, people in both outbreaks reported eating salami, prosciutto and other meats used for antipasto or charcuterie board.
On Aug. 26, the CDC announced that most people involved in the outbreak ate Fratelli Beretta brand uncured antipasto trays before they got sick.
“The true number of sick people in the outbreaks is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreaks may not be limited to the states with known illnesses,” the CDC said. “This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.”
Of 23 people with infections caused by Salmonella Typhimurium, 16 had information available, and 14 reported eating Italian-style meats. Patients ranged in age from 4 to 91 years, with a median age of 44 years. Two-thirds of cases were in men.
All eight of the 13 people with Salmonella Infantis infections with information available reported eating Italian-style meats. The age range among the 13 people in the outbreak was 1 to 74 years, with a median age of 41 years. Thirty-one percent of cases were in men.
People aged 65 years or older and children aged younger than 5 years are at a higher risk for severe Salmonella infections. The CDC suggests that people at high risk for infection heat all Italian-style meats to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming before eating.
People should see a health care provider if they are experiencing one of the following symptoms:
- diarrhea and a fever (temperature higher than 102°F);
- diarrhea for more than 3 days;
- bloody diarrhea;
- excessive vomiting/cannot keep down liquids; and
- signs of dehydration.
[Editor’s note: This story was updated Aug. 26 to include the brand name linked to the outbreak.]
References:
CDC. Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/italian-style-meat-08-21/index.html. Accessed Aug. 24, 2021.
CDC. Investigation details. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/italian-style-meat-08-21/details.html. Accessed Aug. 24, 2021.
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CDC. Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/italian-style-meat-08-21/index.html. Accessed Aug. 24, 2021.
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