It is Sunday, February 7, 2010; fifteen full days since Daniele Inc announced a recall of its salami products; and almost as long since the companies and investigating health authorities involved have either suspected or known that the ultimate source of illness in this large, and possibly growing outbreak, is black pepper.  But we, the

The CDC has again revised its numbers in the Salmonella montevideo outbreak linked to Daniele Inc. salami and black pepper sold by Oversees Spices Company and Wholesome Spice.  There are currently 213 cases nationwide, stretching from July 2009 to the present.  California Washington, Illinois, and Massachussetts remain the hardest hit states, with 30, 15, 13, and

Updated list of retail locations who may have received Salmonella-contaminated sausage products, including salami/salame, from Daniele International, Inc.:

1.  Albertsons:  AZ, CO, ID, LA, MT, NM, OR, TX, UT, WA, WY

2.  Beverages & More:  CA

3.  Bi-Lo:  SC, TN

4.  BJ’s:  All stores nationwide

5.  Bloom:  MD, NC, SC, VA

6.  Bottle King:  NJ