2012 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef – Key Resources
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Ground Beef (Final Update)
Posted September 13, 2012 04:45 PM ET
This outbreak appears to be over. However, Salmonella is an important cause of human illness in the United States. More information about Salmonella, and steps people can take to reduce their risk of infection, can be found on the CDC Salmonella Web Page and the CDC Vital Signs Web Page.
Cargill initiates voluntary recall of ground beef in Northeast
Hannaford Media Advisory: Cargill Ground Beef Recall
FSIS Recalls: Current Recalls & Alerts
FSIS Fact Sheet on Safe Food Handling: How Temperatures Affect Food
FSIS Fact Sheet on Meat Preparation: Ground Beef and Food Safety
AskKaren.gov (FSIS virtual representative)
General Information: Salmonella
Description of the Steps In a Foodborne Outbreak Investigation
CDC’s Role During a Multi-State Foodborne Outbreak Investigation
1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854), USDA English/Spanish Meat and Poultry Hotline
800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)
