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More Raw Beef Recalled After Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak

More than 12 million pounds of meat are now included in the recall. Officials say some 250 people have been sickened. They fear contaminated beef may remain in people's freezers.
Source: Justin Sullivan

More than 2,500 tons of raw beef are being added to a recall in connection with a salmonella outbreak that federal officials say has sickened hundreds of people across 25 states.

The Arizona-based JBS Tolleson processing plant initially about 3,500 tons of potentially contaminated beef in October. JBS, that owns the plant, the move ensured all of the affected product had already been removed from store shelves.

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