CDC Declared Salmonella Outbreak in 17 US States Linked to Italian Meat

On August 26, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety notice about a multistate salmonella outbreak.

According to the CDC, between May 9 and July 27, 36 persons in 17 states were impacted by the epidemic. The persons who fell ill ranged from 1 to 91 years old, with 12 of them being admitted to the hospital. There have been no deaths recorded.

Interviews with sick patients and a study of shopper card data revealed that the majority of those afflicted had eaten Fratelli Beretta brand uncured antipasto platters before becoming ill.

"First and foremost, Salmonella is a bacteria," Dr. Len Horovitz told Healthline.

Salmonella Enterica Strain

"Without particular therapy, most healthy people recover within a few days," said Robin Berlin, a certified dietitian nutritionist.

While salmonella infection isn't generally fatal, she warned that consequences could be severe in "certain persons, notably babies and young children, elderly adults, transplant recipients, pregnant women, and those with weaker immune systems."

Berlin generally manages the illness by replenishing lost electrolytes and utilizing antidiarrheal medications such as Imodium to alleviate cramps and diarrhea.

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