FSIS: 12 Million Pounds of Beef Recalled After Potential Salmonella Contamination

By  //  December 4, 2018

ABOVE VIDEO: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said that more than 12 million pounds of beef items, including ground beef, could be contaminated with salmonella newport.

(WFTV) – The United States Department of Agriculture has expanded an October recall.

This time the department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said that more than 12 million pounds of beef items, including ground beef, could be contaminated with salmonella newport.

The original recall was issued on Oct 4. The latest recall increased the amount by more than 5 million raw beef products that were produced and packaged from July 26, 2018, to Sept. 7, 2018, and that could still be in people’s freezers.

All products have the established number, “EST. 267,” within the USDA mark of inspection. The beef was processed by JBS Tolleson, Inc.

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