More than 6 million pounds of beef recalled due to possible salmonella

An Arizona-based company is recalling approximately 6,500,000 pounds of raw beef that may be contaminated with salmonella, according to officials. The affected items were packaged from July 26 to September 7 and distributed to retail stores nationwide.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that JBS Tolleson, Inc. reported the following symptoms of Salmonella Newport were reported.

From August 5 to September 6, at least 57 people in 16 states reported getting sick after eating meat.

Cedar River Farms Natural, Comnor Perfect Choice, Burger Gourmet and Grass Run Farms Natural, JBS generic brand.

The product is the EST. 267 "inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Consumption of food with Salmonella can lead to salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, usually within 12 to 72 hours after eating.

The disease typically lasts for four days and most people recover without treatment. However, diarrhea can be so severe in some cases that patient needs to be hospitalized.

Anyone who is concerned about an illness possibly associated with Salmonella should contact a health care provider.

FSIS is concerned that some consumers may still have a problem in their freezers. People who have bought these products are in need of a place of purchase.