Salami Sticks Spur Salmonella Outbreak Across 8 States

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A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted.

  • 20 people have been reported sick from 8 states, and 3 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
  • Most of the sick people (80%) are younger than 18 years old. Children are more likely to get very sick from Salmonella.
  • CDC is advising people not to eat Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks. This product is primarily sold at Trader Joe’s grocery stores. Trader Joe’s has voluntarily stopped selling this product until we learn more.
  • Interviews with sick people show that the likely source of the outbreak is Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks.
  • Investigators are working to determine if additional products may be contaminated. The true number of sick people is likely higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for.
  • This outbreak is different from other ongoing Salmonella outbreaks and is caused by a different strain of Salmonella.

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