Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. has issued a nationwide recall for select Charcuterie meat products as they may be underprocessed. The Coppa-containing ready-to-eat products are feared to have been contaminated with pathogens and may cause foodborne illnesses if consumed.
The voluntary recall announced on February 12 applies to a wide range of Charcuterie meat products.
These include Beretta Antipasto, Beretta MO Antipasto, Beretta Antipasto Italian, Beretta Charcuterie Sampler, Beretta Coppa Pres, Beretta Coppa Hot, Black Bear B&B Coppa SWT Pres, Busseto Antipasto, Busseto Charcuterie Sampler, Dietz and Watzon D&W Capocolla Dry Hot, Lidl Antipasto, Lidl Copa Pres, Culinary Tour TOPC Charc Antipasto, Salumi Artigianali Roun Antipasto, among others.
As of now, the affected charcuterie meat products are not confirmed to have caused any illness or other adverse effects on consumers in the United States. However, the consumption of underprocessed food may lead to several foodborne illnesses, including Salmonellosis.
Known to last up to a week, the infection may cause people to experience symptoms like - abdominal cramps, nausea, fever, headaches, vomiting, and diarrhea. Patients experiencing such symptoms may need to consult a doctor at the earliest.
It is to be noted that federal agencies are currently investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak feared to be linked with ready-to-eat Coppa products. Further testing and investigations into the matter indicate the product that is at the root of the outbreak may have been underprocessed. The FSIS is yet to determine if Fratelli Beretta's products are related to the outbreak.
Fratelli Beretta's Charcuterie Meat Products Recall: Affected items need to be thrown or returned
The United States Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) department is warning consumers about the recall of Charcuterie meat products by the New Jersey-based establishment, Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. Feared to be underprocessed, the affected products may be unsafe for consumption and may lead to foodborne illnesses.
Packed in containers and vacuum-sealed packages of various sizes, the affected products were available under the labels - 'Beretta Antipasto Italian, Beretta Charcuterie Sampler, Beretta Coppa Pres, Beretta Coppa SWT Cut, Black Bear B&B Coppa SWT Pres, Busseto Antipasto, Busseto Charcuterie Sampler, Dietz and Watzon D&W Capocolla Dry Hot, Dietz and Watzon D&W Gourmet Party Pack Pres, Lidl Copa Pres, Culinary Tour TOPC Charc Antipasto, and Salumi Artigianali Roun Antipasto, among others.'
The products affected by this recall came with the establishment number “EST. M47967 or M7543B” and were distributed to major retailers all across the United States. Consumers may have been able to purchase them from retail stores like Costco, Publix, Aldi, and Sam's Club, among others.
Customers can find a list of the ready-to-eat meat products affected by the recall along with all relevant details necessary to recognize them in the table below:
Consumers who may have bought any of the charcuterie meat products affected by this recall are advised against consuming them or serving them to anyone else either cooked or right out of the containers.
All affected items should either be thrown in a closed bin or returned to your retailer for reimbursement. Individuals facing issues with the reimbursement or those with other questions can contact the establishment's hotline at 866-552-4916.