Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) is advising residents not to consume ready-to-eat (RTE) meat charcuterie products containing Coppa, a type of dry-cured pork, produced by Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. The meat has been recalled because it may be contaminated with harmful bacteria.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with local and state partners, are investigating an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella infections potentially linked to RTE Coppa products. This multistate outbreak of Salmonella was first reported in January, and there have been many reports of illness due to people eating the products. So far, there have been 6 confirmed cases associated with the Salmonella outbreak in Washington State.
Five out of the six Washington cases ate Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta sold at Costco which contains black pepper coated salami, Italian dry salami, dry coppa and prosciutto and is sold as a two-pack. This product is included in the current recall.
The list of recalled products is lengthy and has a variety of “best by” dates up to 7/03/2024. The products subject to recall have the numbers “EST. M47967” or “EST. M7543B” printed on the package. See the full list for product descriptions and images here:
List of recalled Charcuterie with Coppa products and photos (USDA).
Advice for consumers, restaurants, and retailers:
Check your fridge for recalled products. Do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
Retailers are required to remove any recalled products from service or sale.
If you do open or handle the product, remember to wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds after handling it.
If you return the product or put it in your trash, make sure to wrap the item securely to avoid spreading the bacteria by accident.
Thoroughly wash surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with the recalled product, including cutting boards, slices, countertops, refrigerators, and storage bins. Use hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Severe cases of salmonella can be fatal. 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:
Local, state, and federal partners are continuing 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.
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