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Sausages that may be contaminated.
CNN –
As cases of salmonella infections linked to recalled deli meats double, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expanded its warning in a new food safety alert on Thursday.
There are now a total of 47 reported illnesses, including 10 hospitalizations, in 22 states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.
That's nearly twice as many cases as the last update on Jan. 5, which reported 24 illnesses and five hospitalizations in 14 states.
The CDC warns that the actual number of illnesses is most likely higher and could occur in other states.
The warning is now expanded beyond a specific batch number of the Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler.
The CDC now says you cannot eat, serve, or sell any of the following foods (both are sold in double packs):
• Busseto brand charcuterie sample sold at Sam's Club
• Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta sold at Costco
While the investigation is ongoing, people should throw away all of these products and use hot, soapy water or a dishwasher to clean surfaces and containers that may have come into contact with the recalled product, the CDC said.
It is still being checked whether other products could be contaminated.
Fratelli Beretta recalled more than 11,000 pounds of the deli meat products earlier this month, but only a specific batch code.
People should call a doctor if they experience diarrhea and a fever of 40 degrees Celsius or more, three or more days of diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, vomiting that prevents hydration, or signs of dehydration: not urinating much, dry mouth and throat, or Feeling dizzy when standing up.
Salmonella symptoms typically begin six hours to six days after a person swallows the bacteria, and most people recover within four to seven days without treatment. But small children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems can also become seriously ill.