The CDC has concluded an investigation of outbreaks of salmonellosis attributed to S. Typhimurium and S. Infantis. For the S. Typhimurium infections, 23 cases were investigated from fourteen states with onset from May 30th to July 27th. Nine hospitalizations were documented and of 16 cases investigated, 14 reported consuming Italian-style meats including salami prior to onset of symptoms.
For the S. Infantis outbreak 13 cases were investigated with onset from May 9th to June 24th. This outbreak involved ten hospitalizations. Investigation showed that all eight of those questioned consumed salami and prosciutto before symptoms developed.
Investigations determined the source of infection to be Fratelli Beretta of Mount Olive NJ. The Company has agreed to recall 862,000 lbs of antipasto products. It is presumed that whole genome sequence data on pathogens isolated from patients was applied to confirm the source of theSalmonella outbreaks.