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A Salmonella Outbreak Has Spread To 17 States And It's Linked To Italian Meats
NPR ^ | August 26, 2021

Posted on 08/26/2021 12:24:27 PM PDT by BenLurkin

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is investigating two salmonella outbreaks in 17 states that are linked to Italian meats like "salami, prosciutto, and other meats that can often be found in antipasto or charcuterie assortments."

There is an active investigation underway, but no recalls have been announced.

As of Tuesday, 36 people had fallen ill and 12 were hospitalized, the CDC said. The numbers could be higher, though, because many who have salmonella symptoms don't seek medical care. It also takes three to four weeks to figure out whether a sick person is part of the outbreak.

Epidemiologists are working to determine whether the two outbreaks are from the same source. In speaking to those who fell ill and were able to provide information, several varieties of meats such as salami, prosciutto, coppa and soppressata were reported.

The CDC is recommending that those at high risk for getting salmonella "heat Italian-style meats to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot before eating."


TOPICS: Food; Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: outbreak; salmonella; salmonellaoutbreak
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To: cgbg

Salmonella won’t make you puke... it tends to hit you at the other end, if you know what I mean. I speak from experience, having survived it when I was a kid.


21 posted on 08/26/2021 1:23:30 PM PDT by Boogieman
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To: BenLurkin

Sal Monella sounds like an MSNBC correspondent.


22 posted on 08/26/2021 1:30:16 PM PDT by OrangeHoof (Chinese communism will look different once the masks come off.)
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To: xkaydet65

yes, must not be Aldi’s, thanks


23 posted on 08/26/2021 1:38:08 PM PDT by bdfromlv (Leavenworth hard time)
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To: BenLurkin

They have meat in Italy?


24 posted on 08/26/2021 1:41:46 PM PDT by Brilliant
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To: cgbg

I can’t open it... maybe someone could list the states...


25 posted on 08/26/2021 1:54:58 PM PDT by GOPJ
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To: cgbg

Is Florida on the list?


26 posted on 08/26/2021 1:56:56 PM PDT by GOPJ
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To: xkaydet65
Could the FDA/CDC give brandnames. Are they Italian or Italian style? Deli sliced or prepackaged.

From CDC: Fratelli Beretta brand prepackaged Uncured Antipasto trays with “best by” dates on or before February 11, 2022.

27 posted on 08/26/2021 2:03:38 PM PDT by IndispensableDestiny
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To: BenLurkin
As of Tuesday, 36 people had fallen ill and 12 were hospitalized, the CDC said.

And in this time 6,600 Americans have been killed in car crashes.

Perspective people. This country freaks out about bad things that happen to a tiny percentage of the population.

28 posted on 08/26/2021 2:06:31 PM PDT by Drew68
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To: IndispensableDestiny

Thanx. Don’t use that brand.


29 posted on 08/26/2021 2:06:45 PM PDT by xkaydet65 ( )
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To: BenLurkin

the war on meat continues


30 posted on 08/26/2021 2:09:40 PM PDT by JerryBlackwell (some animals are more equal than others)
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To: BenLurkin

Get the jab!


31 posted on 08/26/2021 2:20:58 PM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: Tell It Right

Do any Italians actually produce Italian meats anymore???


32 posted on 08/26/2021 2:31:11 PM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes.)
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To: GOPJ

No Florida—mostly western and midwestern states—

CA hardest hit....


33 posted on 08/26/2021 2:41:30 PM PDT by cgbg (A kleptocracy--if they can keep it. Think of it as the Cantillon Effect in action.)
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To: Boogieman

I learn something new here every day—thanks, I guess...

;-)


34 posted on 08/26/2021 2:42:15 PM PDT by cgbg (A kleptocracy--if they can keep it. Think of it as the Cantillon Effect in action.)
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To: cgbg

Thanks - had an Italian sub for lunch....


35 posted on 08/26/2021 2:53:48 PM PDT by GOPJ
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To: Mama Shawna

Pronounced gobba gool.


36 posted on 08/26/2021 4:26:50 PM PDT by firebrand ( )
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To: Organic Panic

Italian Americans, yes. We don’t import Italian pork products because of a few diseases that we can’t control with imports.


37 posted on 08/26/2021 4:30:16 PM PDT by firebrand ( )
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To: BenLurkin
CDC, did you get permission from Dr. Fauxi if you can announce a salmonella outbreak?

Should we eat them with none, one or two masks on? 🤓 Before I buy Italian meats, I need to know about from the expert, Dr. Fauxi!!

38 posted on 08/26/2021 5:55:54 PM PDT by Deplorable American1776 (I'm the one trying to save American Democracy...Donald Trump 6/5/21 at the NCGOP convention)
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