Salmonella outbreak in NE Illinois linked to ground beef
1 year ago •source illinois.gov
Outbreak
United States
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), with local health departments, the CDC, and the USDA-FSIS, are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to ground beef. Illinois public health officials have identified 26 confirmed cases in Illinois. Cases are reported in Chicago as well as Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties. The illness onset dates of the cases ranged from April 25 to May 18. A small number of cases in other states are also under investigation by the CDC and state health departments.Some of the ill people reported eating undercooked ground beef. A source of the ground beef has not yet been identified. Public health officials urge Illinois residents to follow safe food handling steps when preparing and eating ground beef. Ground beef should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F before eating and the temperature should be checked with a food thermometer.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.26563.html
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