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Meatloaf Tropicale

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all of the ingredients, except the bacon and marmalade, together. Spread the mixture in an ungreased loaf pan, 9 X 5 X 3-inches. Crisscross the bacon slices on the top of the meat mixture and spread the marmalade over the whole thing. Bake, uncovered for 1 to […]

(Final Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Ground Beef

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by state

  • A total of 22 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium were reported from 6 states.
    • The number of ill persons identified in each state was as follows: Arizona (1), Illinois (2), Iowa (1), Michigan (9), Pennsylvania (1), and Wisconsin (8).
    • 50% of ill persons were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported.
  • Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that ground beef produced by Jouni Meats, Inc. and Gab Halal Foods were the likely sources of this outbreak.
    • On January 24, 2013, Jouni Meats, Inc. recalled approximately 500 pounds of ground beef products.
    • On January 25, 2013, Gab Halal Foods recalled approximately 550 pounds of ground beef products.
  • Consumers should check their freezers for recalled products and not eat them; retailers and food service operators should not serve them.
    • While the use-by date of the recalled ground beef products has passed, consumers might still have recalled ground beef in their homes if the ground beef was frozen at home.
  • Consumers should not eat raw or undercooked ground beef.
    • Cook ground beef hamburgers and beef mixtures such as meat loaf to 160°F internal temperature using a food thermometer.
  • This particular outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella infection, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page.

(Investigation Update) Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Ground Beef

Persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium, by state

  • A total of 18 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 5 states.
    • The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), Iowa (1), Illinois (2), Michigan (9), and Wisconsin (5).
    • 50% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
  • Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that ground beef produced by Jouni Meats, Inc. and Gab Halal Foods are likely sources of this outbreak.
    • Seven of the ill persons reported eating a raw ground beef dish at the same restaurant before becoming ill. The restaurant served raw beef to customers and had acquired the raw beef from two retailers.
    • On January 24, 2013, Jouni Meats, Inc. recalled approximately 500 pounds of ground beef products.
    • On January 25, 2013, Gab Halal Foods recalled approximately 550 pounds of ground beef products.
  • Consumers should not eat raw or undercooked ground beef.
    • Cook ground beef hamburgers and beef mixtures such as meat loaf to 160°F internal temperature using a food thermometer.
  • CDC recommends that consumers do not eat recalled ground beef products and that they dispose of any remaining recalled product in their home or return the product to the place of purchase.
    • This is especially important for children under the age of 5 years, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems because these people are at a higher risk for serious illness.
    • Consumers should check their freezers for recalled products and not eat them.
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