The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Dublin linked to ground beef.
A single, common supplier of ground beef has not yet been identified. Illnesses started on dates ranging from Aug. 8 to Sept. 22.
A total of 10 people from six states have been reported; eight people have been hospitalized and one has died.
States with infected people include California, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa.
Salmonella Dublin illnesses are more severe because the strain can cause bloodstream infections, which require hospitalization.
Additional illnesses might not be reported yet because detection can take up to several weeks.
Symptoms of salmonella are diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps.
CDC advises consumers to handle raw beef carefully, never consume raw or undercooked ground beef, and cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 F (well done) to reach a safe internal temperature.
