2013 Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef – Key Resources
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Ground Beef (Final Update)
Posted March 15, 2013 3:00 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.
- Michigan Retail Store Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination (January 25, 2013)
- Michigan Retail Store Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination (January 24, 2013)
- FoodSafety.gov
- 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
