Be sure to fully cook your beef to prevent foodborne illnesses.

There’s an active investigation surrounding ground beef.

Currently, there are 16 illnesses and six hospitalizations related to this outbreak.

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Any raw ground beef can contain bacteria, includingSalmonella.

Those infected withSalmonellabacteria may experiencecommon symptoms, including fever, stomach cramps and diarrhea.