Source:  Ann Bagel Storck, MEATINGPLACE.COM, 2/10/10

Four people and two states have been added to the tally of those affected by the Salmonella Montevideo outbreak linked to salami processed by Daniele Inc., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.

A total of 217 individuals from 44 states and the District of Columbia have been infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Montevideo. Among patients with available information, 26 percent were hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.

CDC is working with FSIS, FDA and Rhode Island officials on the ongoing investigation of the outbreak.

Late last week additional Daniele products were added to the initial Jan. 23 recall.

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