Beef Recall Expanded In Wisconsin Over Salmonella

WISCONSIN — More than five million pounds of raw beef products have been recalled after possibly being contaminated with salmonella, the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday. Some of the products have been distributed in Wisconsin.

JBS Tolleson, Inc. is recalling the product which was packaged between July 26 and Sept. 7 and sold nationwide in stores like Kroger and others.

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

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.

The following is the list of products that were distributed in Wisconsin, according to the USDA:

CEDAR RIVER FARMS NATURAL* BEEF CDR RVR CH/HI GB 80/20 COARSE GRD 4-10# 48178 CHUB-10 LB 8/21/2018 WI

CEDAR RIVER FARMS NATURAL* BEEF CDR RVR CH/HI GB 80/20 COARSE GRD 4-10# 48178 CHUB-10 LB 8/21/2018 WI

GOURMET BURGER GRMT BGR GB PRIME RIB STKBRGR 4-5# CHUBS 47008 CHUB-5 LB 8/29/2018 WI

GOURMET BURGER GRMT BGR NYSTRP STKBRGR 80 FG 4-5# CHUB 47361 CHUB-5 LB

JBS GENERIC JBS IMPD GB 73/27 FINE GRD 8-5# CHUB 47035 CHUB-5 LB 8/28/2018

SHOWCASE GRND BF CHUCK 80/20 FINE GR 8/10# RETAIL 42631 CHUB-10 LB 8/22/2018

SHOWCASE IMPD GB 80/20 FINE GRIND 6-10# 47039 CHUB-10 LB 8/22/2018

SHOWCASE SWCS GB 81/19 FINE GRD 6-10# 47227 CHUB-10 LB 8/15/2018

SHOWCASE SWCS GB CHUCK 80/20 FINE GRIND 6-10# 47005 CHUB-10 LB 8/15/2018

SHOWCASE SWCS GB CHUCK 80/20 FINE GRIND 6-10# 47005 CHUB-10 LB 8/23/2018

SHOWCASE SWCS GB CHUCK 80/20 FINE GRIND 6-10# 47005 CHUB-10 LB 8/29/2018

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