Consumers in US could face cold-cut crisis as virus ravages pig farms in Italy

Consumers could soon be facing a culinary cataclysm: a cold-cut crisis.

Officials in Italy have slaughtered 90,000 pigs over the last two months as African swine fever sweeps over the European nation famed for its food culture, as well as an array of savory pork products that are popular across the United States. 

Food industry insiders fear shortages of salami, mortadella and pancetta. The delicacies are found in almost every supermarket deli counter, sandwich shop and Italian restaurant...