CDC Expands Warning of Salmonella Infections Linked to Costco and Sam’s Club Products

Federal health officials announced they are expanding an investigation into an outbreak of salmonella in meat products sold at Costco and Sam’s Club. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced last week that a recall of charcuterie meats—Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta—for salmonella contamination has expanded to include a new brand that is sold at Costco. The recall and associated warnings was initially for Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler products sold at Sam’s Club In all, 47 people in 22 states have been sickened, while 10 people have been hospitalized in connection to the two products, the CDC said, which issued a “food safety alert” over the products. The CDC further said that the actual number of salmonella infections is likely higher and could be present in other states....