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The outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to ground beef has affected 18 people across five states, 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 18 cases of Salmonella Typhimurium: one in Arizona, one in Iowa, two in Illinois, nine in Michigan and five in Wisconsin. Fifty-percent of cases have been hospitalized and no deaths have occurred. 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.