The public is advised that a Class I recall of Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Meat Charcuterie has been issued for products containing Coppa which may be under processed. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), this may have resulted in possible contamination with foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. M47967” inside the USDA mark of inspection or in inkjet print on the front of the package. The Ready-to-Eat Coppa product in question is of the brand name Dietz and Watson with a best-by-date of July 1, 2024. An image of the item is placed below:
Information received suggests that the products subject to the recall may have been shipped to St. Kitts and Nevis through RAMS Supermarkets.
In the interest of public health and safety, persons who have purchased this product are urged not to consume the meats. This item should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 6 hours to 6 days after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about this illness should contact their health care provider.
Office of the Chief Medical Officer
March 1, 2024
