Salami snacks now linked to 31 salmonella illnesses in 10 states

Federal health officials say an outbreak of salmonella tied to Citterio-brand salami snacks sold nationwide has now sickened 31 people in 10 states.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in investigating the rash of illness tied to recalled Citterio Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks, the agency said Friday in an updated food safety alert. Consumers are urged to throw away the products with best-by dates through January 23, 2022.

Euro Foods last week recalled about 119,000 pounds of salami stick products with "EST. 4010" inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture mark of inspection shipped to retail locations nationwide and exported to Bermuda.