Washington State Department of Health is working with local and federal public health partners to investigate six Washington residents infected with a strain of Salmonella that has infected at least 87 people in 30 states. Several outbreak-associated cases have been linked to consumption of Italian-style charcuterie meats. Multiple types and brands of charcuterie meat products have been recalled because of possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Charcuterie Meats (CDC)
In Washington
Quick Facts
- Cases: 6
- Status: Outbreak is over
- Recall: USDA’s charcuterie recall for a full list of recalled products
Recalled Food
Coppa and charcuterie meat products containing Coppa. Sold nationwide under these brands:
- Aldi
- Beretta
- Black Bear
- Busseto
- Culinary Tour
- Dietz and Watson
- Lidl
- Publix
- Salumi Artigianali
See the USDA’s charcuterie recall for a full list of recalled products.
Local, state, and federal partners continue to investigate the source of illness for outbreak-related cases and additional products may be recalled or identified as a possible source of infection in the future.
About Salmonella
Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection that is often spread through the fecal-oral route, through contaminated food and water, or through contact with animals and their environments. Symptoms of salmonellosis include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever, chills, and abdominal cramping. Illness typically lasts several days, and people can spread infection to others even after symptoms resolve.
How to Prevent Salmonella Infection
- Wash hands with soap and water after going to the bathroom, changing diapers, touching animals, and before eating or preparing food.
- Cook all meats thoroughly, especially poultry.
- Wash cutting boards and counters used for meat or poultry preparation immediately after use to avoid cross contaminating other foods.
More Resources
To report a suspected foodborne illness or file a complaint about unsafe food handling practices at a restaurant, contact your local health department.
Cases by County of Residence
| County | Cases |
|---|---|
| Chelan | 1 |
| Douglas | 1 |
| King | 2 |
| Spokane | 2 |
| Total Cases | 6 |
Advice to Consumers
- Check your refrigerator and freezer for any of the recalled products. Do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them
- Wash surfaces and containers that may have touched the recalled product using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
- Contact your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as:
- Not peeing much
- Dry mouth and throat
- Feeling dizzy when standing up
Advice to Retailers
Do not sell or serve the recalled products. Check with your distributors to ensure you did not receive these products. Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with these products.