The number of consumers sickened by Salmonella contaminated ground beef has more than doubled in the past two days. Health officials now say a total of 120 people have been sickened in 22 states from Salmonella contaminated raw beef products, with 21 of those cases reported in Arizona. JBS Tolleson, Inc., expanded the October 4th recall’s scope to include nearly seven million pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated. The raw ground beef products were packaged on various dates from July 26th to Sept. 7th. and bear the number “EST. 267” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recalled beef has been sold locally under several names including Showcase/Walmart, Cedar River Farms, Comnor Perfect Choice, Gourmet Burger, and Grass Run Farms Natural. So far, officials say 33 people have been hospitalized after eating the product.
