CDC reports a total of 18 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from 5 states.

The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Arizona (1), Iowa (1), Illinois (2), Michigan (9), and Wisconsin (5). Two new cases have been reported from Wisconsin since the last update.

50% of ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.

Among persons for whom information is available, illness onset dates range from December 9, 2012 to January 7, 2013. Ill persons range in age from 2 years to 87 years, with a median age of 47 years. Fifty percent of ill persons are female.

Collaborative investigative efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicated that ground beef produced by Jouni Meats, Inc. and Gab Halal Foods are likely sources of this outbreak.

Seven of the ill persons reported eating a raw ground beef dish at the same restaurant before becoming ill. The restaurant served raw beef to customers and had acquired the raw beef from two retailers.

On January 24, 2013, Jouni Meats, Inc. recalled approximately 500 pounds of ground beef products.

On January 25, 2013, Gab Halal Foods recalled approximately 550 pounds of ground beef products.

Consumers should not eat raw or undercooked ground beef.

Cook ground beef hamburgers and beef mixtures such as meat loaf to 160°F internal temperature using a food thermometer.