Minnesotans Urged Not To Eat Salmonella-Linked Charcuterie Sampler

ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota state health and agriculture officials warn Minnesota consumers not to eat a brand of charcuterie sampler after one of the products tested positive for salmonella.

One Minnesotan reported becoming ill in December after consuming a Busseto brand charcuterie sampler purchased at Sam’s Club, officials said.

MDA staff collected and tested an unopened package of Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler from the person’s home, and it tested positive for Salmonella.

The person was not hospitalized.

Health officials urge consumers not to eat any Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler from LOT number L075330300 with an expiration date of April 27, 2024.

"It is not yet known which of the individual components of the sampler may have been the source of contamination or whether similar products are affected," the MDH said in a news release.

"The investigation to determine the scope of the problem is ongoing."

Officials noted that because many cases of salmonella infection do not seek health care and get tested, the number of ill people will likely be larger than the identified case.

People who consume the product, become sick, and are concerned about their health should consult their healthcare provider, the MDH said.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever and usually begin within 12 to 96 hours after exposure. However, they can begin up to two weeks after exposure.

Infections usually clear in five to seven days, but about 28 percent of laboratory-confirmed cases require hospitalization, officials said.