21 salmonella cases in Arizona linked to Phoenix-area processing plant

PHOENIX — The number of people in Arizona sickened by raw beef products that were recalled from a meat-processing plant in metro Phoenix is on the rise.

The Arizona Department of Health Services announced Tuesday that there were 21 confirmed cases of salmonella in the state that were linked to raw ground beef.

Supplier JBS Tolleson in Tolleson issued a recall of more than 6.5 million pounds of raw beef earlier this month.

At least 57 people in 16 states — including 15 in Arizona — were sickened by the beef at the time of the recall.

The raw beef products, including ground beef, were packaged between July 26 and Sept. 7. They also were marked with “EST. 267” inside the United States Department of Agriculture mark of inspection.

The recalled beef was sold under several names, including Showcase/Walmart, Cedar River Farms, Comnor Perfect Choice, Gourmet Burger, and Grass Run Farms Natural.

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Services said it was concerned the recalled beef could be frozen, and recommended consumers return it to the place of purchase or throw it away.

Arizonans who are concerned about foodborne illness were advised to thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water before eating or preparing food.

Ground beef should also be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees to destroy harmful bacteria.

The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product.

The majority of people recover from salmonella without treatment but they could be sick for as long as a week.

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