The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and officials in several states including Arizona are investigating two salmonella outbreaks that have been traced back to Italian-style meats.
The two outbreaks span across at least 17 states, and have resulted in 36 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations as of August 24.
According to a news release, people in both outbreaks reported eating salami, prosciutto, and other meats that can be found in antipasto or charcuterie assortments before getting sick. Investigators are working to identify specific contaminated products and determine if the two outbreaks are linked to the same food source.
The first outbreak includes 23 people from 14 states, including Washington, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland and Virginia. The illnesses started between May 30, 2021, to July 27, 2021. Sick people range in age from 4 to 91 years, with a median age of 44, and 67% are male. Of 21 people with information available, nine have been hospitalized.