"Ground Beef Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in Multiple States"

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef. At least 16 illnesses have been reported, with nine cases in New Jersey, five in New York, and one each in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The CDC suspects that the actual number of cases is higher since many people recover without medical care and are not tested for salmonella. The source of the contaminated ground beef is still being investigated, and no recall has been issued. The CDC advises consumers to handle and cook ground beef properly to reduce the risk of salmonella infection.