Salmonella Outbreak in 17 States Linked to Italian Meats — What to Know

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  • At least 36 people across 17 states have been affected by a salmonella outbreak between May 9 and July 27.
  • People who became sick range in ages from 1 to 91 years old. There have been no reported deaths.
  • Symptoms of salmonella include fever, abdominal pain, and usually diarrhea.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety alert on August 26 warning of a multistate salmonella outbreak.

According to the CDC, 36 people across 17 states were affected by the outbreak between May 9 and July 27. People who became sick ranged from 1 to 91 years old, and 12 people were hospitalized. There have been no reported deaths.

The CDC said that interviews with sick people and an analysis of shopper card records showed that most affected people had eaten Fratelli Beretta brand uncured antipasto trays before falling ill.

Source: healthline