Daniele Salami Meats Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Approximately 1.2 million pounds of Daniele salami meats have been recalled for possible Salmonella.

William Keene, a senior epidemiologist at the Oregon Public Health Division said, “Daniele brand salami has been identified as the source of a large and ongoing outbreak of salmonellosis. Consumers and food service providers who have any of the recalled products should discard them immediately or return them for a refund.”

Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever and vomiting and can last four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment but the elderly, infants and those with impaired immune systems can become severely dehydrated and it can be fatal in some cases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report 184 potentially outbreak-associated cases have been identified in 38 states, including eight from Oregon and 14 from Washington.   The earliest recognized cases began in July 2009, and the CDC continues to report cases.

The recalled products of the Rhode Island based, Daniele Inc., are widely sold at groceries, online and warehouse stores including Costco, Walmart, and Sam’s Club. For a complete list of the recalled salami meats visit the FSIS website.

The Daniele salami meats recalled for possible Salmonella all carry a small round USDA mark that says “EST.54″ or “EST.992″.