CDC Expands Warning of Salmonella Infections Linked to Recalled Charcuterie Meats as Cases Increase

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its warning of salmonella infection linked to recalled charcuterie meats sold across the country amid an increase in cases. At least 47 people across 22 states have been sickened and 10 people have been hospitalized after eating the Busseto brand and Fratelli Beretta brand meats, the health agency said in a new food safety alert published on Jan. 18. Officials noted, however, that the true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported. No deaths have been reported, the agency said. Still, the nearly 50 reports of sickness amount to nearly double the cases that were reported in the CDC’s last update on Jan. 5 when the agency said there were 24 illnesses and five hospitalizations reported in 14 states tied to the outbreak....