NATIONWIDE — As of January 17, a total of 47 people infected with a strain of Salmonella have been reported in over 22 states. Three lived in Pennsylvania and four in New York.

Illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), began between November 20, 2023 and January 1, 2024. 

Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler, sold at Sam's Club, and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta, sold at Costco, could be making people in this outbreak sick. Other possible sources are being investigated.

The CDC added that 10 people had been hospitalized, and none had died as of January 17.

"The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses," the agency added. "This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak."

Minnesota Department of Agriculture collected one unopened package of the twin-pack of Busseto brand charcuterie sampler from a sick person’s home. Whole genome sequencing showed that the Salmonella in the charcuterie sampler is closely related to bacteria from sick people. This suggests that people got sick from eating the charcuterie sampler.

Sam's Club and Costco pulled the products from their shelves. 

To learn more, visit https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/charcuterie-meats-01-24/details.html.