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An outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium affecting five states so far has been linked to ground beef, the CDC reported.

The illness onset dates range from Dec. 9, 2012 and Jan. 7, 2013. Preliminary testing results indicate that this strain is susceptible to commonly prescribed antibiotics, the CDC said.

Investigations have found that ground beef produced by Jouni Meats, Inc. and Gab Halal Foods are the likely sources of the outbreak. Both companies have recalled up to 550 pounds of ground beef products. CDC recommends that consumers do not eat the recalled beef products and that they dispose of them or return the products to place of purchase.

There have been 16 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium: one in Arizona, two in Illinois, one in Iowa, nine in Michigan and three in Wisconsin. There have been seven hospitalizations and no deaths. Seven of the people infected had eaten a raw ground beef dish at the same restaurant. CDC advises that people should not eat raw or undercooked meat.