It’s like when you go to a BBQ party and one of the dishes turns out to be contaminated. Well, ground beef contaminated with salmonella has made some people sick in the Northeastern states. In fact, at least 16 people, with six ending up in the hospital, have fallen ill due to the tainted meat. The CDC is right on it, tracking cases reported in New York and New Jersey. Now, the big question is how did this happen? Maybe a supplier failed to follow proper food safety procedures or maybe the bacteria was present in the meat before it was packaged. It’s important for people to cook their meat thoroughly to kill any harmful bacteria. Stay safe and make sure your burgers are cooked all the way through! If you want to learn more about this ongoing investigation, check out the CDC’s website.
