The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks are linked to a salmonella outbreak.
The snacks were sold at Trader Joe's in eight states.
- California
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New Jersey
- New York
- Virginia
The CDC says 20 people became sick after eating the snacks and three people had to be hospitalized.
"Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps," the CDC said.
People are asked to throw the snacks away and sanitize items and surfaces where the snacks were stored.
NEW SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: Do not eat Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks with any best-by date. They were mainly sold at Trader Joe’s grocery stores. For more info: https://t.co/dnYd0YhkvU pic.twitter.com/qCRHD21Pdr
— CDC (@CDCgov) October 23, 2021