Fratelli Beretta Antipasto Products Recalled In Rhode Island

BARRINGTON, RI — Fratelli Beretta issued a recall of 862,000 pounds of uncured antipasto products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Infantis and/or Salmonella Typhimurium, the Rhode Island Department of Health said Monday.

The ready-to-eat uncured antipasto meat trays were produced from Feb. 28, through Aug. 15. The following products are subject to recalls. View the recalled products' labels here.

• 24-oz. trays containing two 12-oz packages of “Fratelli Beretta UNCURED ANTIPASTO PROSCIUTTO, SOPPRESSATA, MILANO SALAMI & COPPA” with best by dates of AUG 27 21 through FEB 11 22 and UPC code 073541305316.

The products subject to the recall bear establishment number “EST. 7543B” printed on the packaging next to the best by date. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Federal health officials said the outbreak affected 17 states with 36 cases from May 9, through July 27. Some ill people reported eating Fratelli Beretta brand uncured antipasto before they got sick, and the traceback investigation confirmed that some of the ill people purchased uncured antipasto trays produced by Fratelli Beretta.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within six hours to six days after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment.

In some people, however, diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.