Officials: Up to 27 sick from Calif. beef recall
Friday, August 7, 2009
(08-07) 14:59 PDT Visalia, Calif. (AP) --
Health officials in three Western states say at least 27 people have reported illnesses tied to a recall of ground beef that may be tainted with salmonella.
On Thursday, Fresno-based Beef Packers Inc. recalled 825,769 pounds of ground beef produced June 5-23.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service says the beef was sent to retail distribution centers in Arizona, California, Colorado and Utah.
The department said Friday that California, Colorado and Wyoming have reported illness that may be linked to the recall.
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Recalled Beef Sold At Safeway And Sam's Club
SACRAMENTO (CBS13/AP)
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service says Beef Packers Inc. is recalling 825,769 pounds of ground beef produced between June 5, 2009 through June 23.
The beef products bear the establishment number "EST. 31913" printed on case code labels.
The beef was distributed to retail distribution centers in Arizona, California, Colorado and Utah. In Northern California, the beef was sold mostly in Safeway and Sam's Club stores, according to a list of retailers released by the state public health department. Click here to see the entire list of retailers.
The USDA says because the beef was repackaged under different retail names, consumers should check with the store they bought beef from to determine if they've purchased any recalled beef.
http://cbs13.com/recalls/ground.beef.recall.2.1119419.html