A Rhode Island based Italian-style specialty foods manufacturer, Daniele, Inc., has initiated a voluntary recall on several of the products it produces due to salmonella risk concerns. The company is recalling these products due to the fact that eleven people became ill after eating products included in the Daniele Italian Brand Gourmet Pack. As of Saturday, state and federal health officials were not able to confirm that the illnesses did indeed originate from the Daniele products.
David Dukcevich, VP of Sales for the company, stated that the goal of Daniele is to insure that all products meet the high quality and taste standards that the company has been providing to consumers for over 60 years. He also stated that they are conducting tests and will remove any foods that do not meet those high standards. Rhode Island’s Department of Health inspected the facilities as recently as Friday, and all regulatory and food safety standards were being met by the company at that time.
Consumers who have purchased any of the products listed below are urged to return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund to ensure prevention of salmonella poisoning. If you feel you may have contracted this food-borne illness, go to the hospital for a proper salmonella diagnosis. If you are ill, the hospital will be able to determine proper salmonella treatment for your unique needs.
* Boar’s Head All Natural Salame (Coated with Coarse Black Pepper) (8 oz)
* Black Bear Baby Genoa Pepper Salame (9 oz)
* Daniele All Natural Salame (Coated with Coarse Black Pepper) (10 oz)
* Daniele Brand Gourmet Pack (Emballage Assorti Gourmet Italian) (500g)
* Daniele Deli Selection (20 oz)
* Daniele Deli Selection (32 oz)
* Daniele Gourmet Combo Pack (16 oz)
* Daniele Gourmet Deli Selection (Assortment De Fines Charcuterie Italienne) (400g)
* Daniele Gourmet Italian Deli Selection (600g)
* Daniele Italian Brand Gourmet Pack (16 oz)
* Daniele Italian Brand Gourmet Pack (8 oz)
* Daniele Natural Salame Coated with Coarse Black Pepper (catch weight)
* Daniele Pepper Salame (catch weight)
* Daniele Salame Bites Pepper Salame (7 oz)
* Daniele Surtido Fino Italiano (340g)
* Daniele Surtido Fino Italiano (454g)
* Dietz & Watson Artisan Collection Baby Genoa Pepper Salame (catch weight)
* Dietz and Watson Artisan Collection Party Platter Pack (8 oz)
A large number of grocers and delicatessens carry these foods. Food distributors or consumers who have questions about these products should call 888-345-4160.
ShopRite stores carry two of the products being recalled, the Black Bear Baby Genoa Salame (9 oz.) and Daniele Spicy Gourmet Variety Pack (8 oz.). The store has voluntarily recalled the Salame, which is on the list of recalled foods by Daniele. Consumers who bought either of these products between May of 2009 and January of this year are asked to return the products to ShopRite for a refund if they still have the product.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause a stomach flu like illness. Symptoms usually include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, headache, muscle pains, fever and vomiting. This is usually mild and lasts only a few days, but may lead to serious complications in those at increased risk. Contact your doctor if you have salmonella symptoms that you believe may be related to salmonella food poisoning.
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