At least 20 people were infected with Salmonella after eating Citterio® Premium Italian-style Salame Sticks from Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, and possibly other stores.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting salami stick induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with Salmonella, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
UPDATE: Citterio Salame Sticks Recalled
On November 10, 2021, Euro Foods finally announced a recall for over 119,000 pounds of Citterio® salame stick products due to a risk of contamination with Salmonella. No recall was requested back in October, but since then, health officials have seen the product available at one store. Furthermore, “two Citterio salame stick samples previously collected by the California Department of Public Health have tested positive for Salmonella,” according to the recall.
Public Health Alert for Salmonella in Salame Sticks
On October 29, 2021, the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a Public Health Alert because Euro Foods produced salame sticks that may be contaminated with Salmonella. No recall was requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.
The recall involves the following product:
- 2-oz packages containing Citterio “Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks ALL NATURAL” with “best by” dates up to January 23, 2022, located next to the barcode.
Citterio Salami Sticks Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
In October 2021, Citterio Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks were linked to a Salmonella outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Citterio salami sticks were sold at Trader Joe’s, Wegmans and possibly other retailers. The outbreak is particularly concerning because most of the victims are under 18 years old.
Nationwide Warning Issued After 3 People Hospitalized in Minnesota
One day before the CDC issued a nationwide warning, the Minnesota Department of Health warned consumers not to eat Citterio Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks after 3 people in Minnesota were hospitalized in September 2021. All three people reported eating Citterio Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks purchased at different Trader Joe’s locations in Minnesota.
Trader Joe’s has voluntarily stopped selling this product in its stores nationwide until we learn more.
How Many People Got Sick?
As of October 28, 2021, at least 21 people have been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella in 8 states, with the following case count per state: California (8), Illinois (3), Kansas (1), Michigan (3), Minnesota (3), New Jersey (1), New York (1), and Virginia (1).
At least 3 people were hospitalized due to a severe illness. The illnesses were reported between September 18 and October 2, 2021.
Signs & Symptoms of Salmonella
Most people who are infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The symptoms symptoms usually start between 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
Most healthy adults recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days, but some people — especially children under 5 years old, adults over 65, and people with vulnerable immune systems — can develop a severe, life-threatening infection.
Do I have a Citterio Salami Stick Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting salami stick induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with Salmonella, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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