Pepper Salami Salmonella Recall Grows
For the third time since January 23, a Rhode Island salami maker considered to be the cause of a nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo has announced a recall of its pepper salame products.
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The two additional Daniele Inc. products weighing a total of 23,754 pounds were recalled after the Rhode Island Department of Health cited pepper salami coatings as the probable cause of the outbreak that has sickened 207 people in 42 states and the District of Columbia. Inspectors founds the outbreak strain of Salmonella in two unopened containers of pepper at Daniele's plant. New to the recall:
- 3-ounce packages of "DANIELE NATURALE SALAME COATED WITH COARSE BLACK PEPPER."
- Approximately 6-pound packages of "DANIELE SALAME GRANDE COATED WITH PORK FAT & PEPPER."
Combined, Daniele has recalled 1,263,754 pounds of salami products in three related recalls. Click here to see a complete list of recalled Daniele salame products.
Health department spokeswoman Annemarie Beardsworth has been quoted as saying the investigation continues, which FDA has confirmed. That's because about half the people who have gotten sick in the outbreak didn't eat any salami.
National food safety law firm Pritzer Olsen continues to monitor the outbreak and accept cases from individuals who have gotten sick. Our firm has direct experience litigating pepper Salmonella lawsuits, including litigation related to last year's white and black pepper Salmonella outbreak linked to Union International Food Co. of California.
For answers to legal questions or to obtain a free case consultation call 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete the contact form on the side of this Web page. This outbreak was preventable and our firm actively supports efforts to prevent the spread of all pathogens in our food supply.
