12 Million Pounds of Raw Beef Products Under Recall

On December 4, 2018, JBS Tolleson, Inc. has recalled anther 5.2 million pounds of raw beef products that may be tainted with salmonella. CDC says this is an ongoing investigation, and will provide updates when more information is available.

"The recalled beef was produced and packaged between July 26 and September 7 according to FSIS. The products have been distributed nationwide and include the brands Kroger, Cedar River Farms, Grass Run Farms and JBS generic among others.

This is an expansion of a recall that was first issued in October for the same reason.

The total amount of "non-intact raw beef products" that have been recalled now exceeds more than 12 million pounds.

The recalled beef is linked to an outbreak of salmonella that, as of November 15, has caused 246 people to become sick in 25 states, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No deaths have been reported but 56 people have been hospitalized.

"FSIS is continuing to investigate illnesses associated with this widespread outbreak, and additional product from other companies may also be recalled," the recall notice said.

Consumers should discard or return any recalled beef. FSIS said its concerned that consumers may unknowingly have recalled beef in their freezer. In addition, "only consume ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160°F. Other cuts of beef should be cooked to a temperature of 145°F and allowed to rest for at least 3 minutes," USDA said.

Symptoms of salmonella usually begin within 12 to 72 hours of consuming contaminated food. These can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever that last between four and seven days. Most people recover on their own, but those who experience persistent diarrhea may need to be hospitalized."

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2018/recall-085-2018-EXP-release

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Reported Cases:

As of November 15, 2018, 246 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport have been reported from 25 states. A list of the states and the number of cases in each can be found on the Map of Reported Cases page.

 Number of ill people arranged by state of residence.

Arizona 42
California 66
Colorado 50
Connecticut 1
Hawaii 4
Idaho 3
Iowa 1
Illinois 1
Indiana 1
Kansas 1
Kentucky 1
Massachusetts 1
Minnesota 2
Missouri 3
Montana 8
New Mexico 9
Nevada 3
Ohio 9
Oklahoma 4
Oregon 1
South Dakota 6
Texas 13
Utah 9
Washington 3
Wyoming 4
Total 246

Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 5, 2018 to October 16, 2018. Ill people range in age from less than one year to 88, with a median age of 38. Fifty-six percent are male. Of 168 people with information available, 59 (35%) have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/newport-10-18/index.html