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Kade Heather

Salmonella outbreak in ground beef reported in the Chicago area

A salmonella outbreak in the Chicagoland area has been linked to ground beef, but the source of the contaminated meat has not been identified, state health officials say. (Jaimie Duplass - stock.adobe.com)

A salmonella outbreak in ground beef has Illinois health officials urging people to be cautious when preparing and cooking the meat.

At least 26 cases of the symptoms stemming from the bacteria have been confirmed between April 25 and May 18 throughout Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Some cases have also been reported in nearby states.

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