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ST. PAUL — Minnesota public health officials are investigating a food-borne illness traced to a commercially produced charcuterie meat sampler.

According to the state Department of Health and Department of Agriculture, consumers are being warned not to eat the Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler sold at Sam’s Club and other retailers. The sampler includes prosciutto, sweet soppressata and dry coppa.

One Minnesotan reported falling ill last month after consuming the sampler, which had been purchased at Sam’s Club. The consumer was not hospitalized. The MDA tested an unopened package of the Charcuterie Sampler from the person’s home. It tested positive for the bacteria salmonella.

Public health officials recommend not eating any of the samplers from lot number L075330300 with the expiration date of April 27, 2024.

Officials are working to determine the precise origin of the salmonella contamination.

Symptoms of infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever. Symptoms usually begin within 12 to 96 hours after exposure, but they can begin up to two weeks after exposure. Infections usually clear in five to seven days, but about 28% of laboratory-confirmed cases require hospitalization.

For more information, go to MDH’s website.