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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Citterio Salame Sticks Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 10, 2021
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Summary

Euro Foods is recalling approximately 119,091 pounds of Citterio “Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks ALL NATURAL” because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall follows a multistate outbreak involving 31 reported illnesses across 10 states between September and October 2021. The affected 2-oz. packages were shipped to retail locations nationwide and exported to Bermuda. Consumers should check their refrigerators for packages with "best by" dates through January 23, 2022.

Risk

The product may contain Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause salmonellosis, resulting in diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. While most people recover within a week, severe cases can lead to hospitalization, especially for older adults, infants, and people with weakened immune systems.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator for 2-oz. packages of Citterio “Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks ALL NATURAL” with "best by" dates through January 23, 2022, and the establishment number “EST. 4010” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Check the barcode for UPC code 035032675025.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Contact Joseph Petruce, Senior Vice President of Citterio USA, at 800-435-8888 or email joseph.petruce@citteriousa.com if you have questions.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Citterio Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks ALL NATURAL (2-oz.)
Variants: All Natural, Italian-Style
UPC Codes:
035032675025
Establishment #: EST. 4010
Date Ranges: Best by dates through January 23, 2022, Produced prior to October 25, 2021

Recall follows a public health alert issued on October 29, 2021.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 042-2021
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Euro Food, Inc., DBA Citterio USA Corporation
Sold By: retail locations nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 33,384 pounds of recalled products.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Citterio USA Joseph Petruce, Senior Vice President (800) 435-8888 joseph.petruce@citteriousa.com
Agency Last Updated: March 3, 2022

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response