As the long holiday break is over, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced a salmonella risk and issued a Busseto charcuterie recall.
The Busseto charcuterie recall involves approximately 11,097 pounds of ready-to-eat charcuterie sampler meats. It has been issued across multiple states, and consumers who bought the packet are advised to check their product to see if it is included in the same contaminated batch.
The Busseto Charcuterie Sampler Recall Due To Salmonella
This Busseto charcuterie recall concerns certain cured meat sampler products packaged in twin packs, each containing two 9-ounce packages, which were produced on October 30, 2023.
The specific products under this recall are the 18-ounce plastic tray packages labeled "BUSSETO FOODS CHARCUTERIE SAMPLER Prosciutto, Sweet Sopressata, and Dry Coppa." These packages are identifiable by the lot code L075330300 and a "BEST IF USED BY APR 27 24" date stamp.
Additionally, the packages bear the establishment numbers "EST. 7543B" and "EST. #47967" within the USDA mark of inspection.
The Busseto Foods meat products that were affected were sold to Sam's Club in their branches in these states: Indiana, Illinois, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, and Minnesota.
The FSIS discovered the salmonella risk of the product due to its regularized random sample testing collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
The FSIS has raised concerns that some of the recalled products may still be in consumers' homes. It has been reported that the public agency, in collaboration with the CDC, is still working to determine the extent of the salmonella contamination in the products to prevent infection outbreaks.
With that, they continue to advise consumers to avoid and stop the consumption of the product, especially if it is included in the affected batch. They advise those who have purchased these products to avoid consumption and either discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
However, as of writing, Busseto Foods has not released any public comment on this one.
Risks of Eating Salmonella Contaminated Products
The salmonella risk associated with these products is particularly worrying since the salmonella bacteria is known to cause fatal gastrointestinal illnesses and infections in humans.
This bacteria can be spread by people who do not wash their hands or the surfaces on which they prepare their foods. This can also be acquired by eating raw, medium cooked, and uncooked food. These infections are more likely to affect people with weak or compromised immune systems, such as the elderly and very young children.
Although there have been numerous cases of salmonella infection in people who are relatively in good health and have no predetermined conditions.
Being sick with the bacteria includes vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, fever, and abdominal pain with symptoms manifesting immediately after 12 to 72 hours after infection.
Furthermore, it is suspected that the contaminated charcuterie meat might be linked to a much larger outbreak. The recent Busseto Foods recall underscores the importance of stringent food safety measures and the vigilance required by both producers and consumers.
If you were able to purchase the Busseto charcuterie sampler meat products at Sam's Club during the holiday, it is highly advised that you stop consuming the product and return it for a refund.
