Salmonella Recall: Uncured Antipasto Meats May Be Contaminated

PHOENIX, AZ — Approximately 862,000 pounds of uncured antipasto products that may be contaminated with Salmonella are being recalled, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The products, made by New Jersey-based Fratelli Beretta, may have contributed to a Salmonella outbreak that sickened 36 people in 17 states, including five people in Arizona.

Some people who got sick reported eating Fratelli Beretta brand uncured antipasto beforehand and investigators confirmed that they purchased Fratelli Beretta brand meat trays.

"FSIS is concerned that some product is in consumers’ refrigerators," the release said.

Anyone who has purchased one of the meat trays is urged not to consume them, the release said.

The ready-to-eat uncured antipasto meat trays were produced between Feb. 28 and Aug. 15, according to the news release.

The meat subject to recall was sold in 24-oz trays containing two 12-oz packages of prosciutto, soppressata, Milano salami and coppa. The packages have "best by" dates of Aug. 27 through Feb. 11, 2022.

Investigators are still working to determine if any additional products contributed to the outbreak, the news release said.

Salmonella can cause a number of serious symptoms. Call your doctor if you suffer from any of the following:

• Diarrhea
  • Diarrhea that is bloody, or last for several days without subsiding is also possible.
• High fever above 102°F
• Vomiting
• Signs of dehydration.
  • That includes not urinating as much, a dry mouth and throat and feeling dizzy when standing.

Most people who are infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps between six hours and six days after eating contaminated food. Most also recover without treatment in four to seven days, but the disease can be deadly for children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, or people with weakened immune systems.