Euro Foods Dba Citterio USA Corp. Recalls Salame Stick Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
USDA recalls 119,091 pounds of Citterio Italian-style salame sticks produced before Oct 25, 2021 due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers urged not to consume.
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What happened, in plain English
Euro Foods Dba Citterio USA Corp. is recalling approximately 119,091 pounds of salame sticks produced before October 25, 2021 that may contain Salmonella. This recall is due to a multistate outbreak of 31 illnesses linked to these products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275139-citterio-salame-sticks-recall-possible-salmonella-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275139-citterio-salame-sticks-recall-possible-salmonella-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #042-2021
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“Citterio Salame Sticks Recall: Possible Salmonella Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275139-citterio-salame-sticks-recall-possible-salmonella-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #042-2021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/euro-foods-dba-citterio-usa-corp--recalls-salame-stick-products-due-possible).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella contamination can cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness with symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 6 hours to 6 days after consumption. In some cases, severe diarrhea may require hospitalization, especially for vulnerable groups.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Citterio Italian-style salame sticks with 'best by' dates through January 23, 2022. Older adults, infants, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness from Salmonella.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for salame sticks labeled 'Citterio Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks ALL NATURAL' with 'best by' dates through January 23, 2022. Products bear establishment number 'EST. 4010' inside the USDA inspection mark.
- Brand
Citterio- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Throw away or return the recalled salame sticks to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
What products are recalled?
Citterio Italian-style salame sticks with 'best by' dates through January 23, 2022, produced before October 25, 2021.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Look for salame sticks labeled 'Citterio Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks ALL NATURAL' with 'best by' dates through January 23, 2022. Products bear establishment number 'EST. 4010' inside the USDA inspection mark.
What should I do with the recalled product?
Throw away or return the recalled salame sticks to the place of purchase.
Contact Citterio
We’ve drafted a message you can send Citterio to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 042-2021 — Citterio Citterio Hello, I own a Citterio that is covered by recall 042-2021 from Citterio. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #042-2021 (November 10, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.