Charcuterie Meats Sold at Aldi, Lidl and More Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

There’s an active recall on ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products spanning multiple brands, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. This is due to possible under-processing that may be linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella.

This is an expansion on a Busseto Foods recall that was announced in January affecting a charcuterie meat sampler tray. Now, popular brands of ready-to-eat meats like Beretta, Dietz & Watson and store brands sold at Aldi, Lidl and Publix are also connected to this recall.

Some of these products have “best by” dates as late as July 2024. If you have a prepackaged charcuterie sampler, antipasto, coppa or other types of deli meat trays, check the full product recall list to see if it matches any of the recalled product information. Dispose of any recalled products immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a potential refund. 

As of January 18, the CDC has reported 47 illnesses, including 10 hospitalizations connected to a Salmonella outbreak potentially linked to the under-processing of charcuterie meats. Common symptoms of Salmonella infection include fever, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These symptoms usually start within six hours to six days after being exposed and can last up to seven days.

If you are experiencing any of these above symptoms after consuming one of the impacted charcuterie products, talk to your health care provider immediately. Be sure to follow the USDA’s cleaning procedures if you believe that your home may be contaminated, as Salmonella can easily spread to other foods and surfaces. For more information regarding this recall, contact the Busseto Recall Hotline at 866-552-4916.