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 NortheastExternal
Hannaford Media Advisory: Cargill Ground Beef RecallExternal
FSIS Recalls: Current Recalls & AlertsExternal
FSIS Fact Sheet on Safe Food Handling: How Temperatures Affect FoodExternal
FSIS Fact Sheet on Meat Preparation: Ground Beef and Food SafetyExternal
AskKaren.gov (FSIS virtual representative)External
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)