Salmonella in Ground Turkey Linked to 1 Death, 77 Illnesses

The Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta says that one person has died from salmonella found in ground turkey.

Earlier this week the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert after 77 illnesses were reported in 26 states from consumption of ground turkey products. Examiner.com reports that two cases have been reported in Arizona. The CDC is partnering with state health departments to keep track of the outbreak while looking for the source of the contamination.

The government has not yet issued a recall but is advising consumers to follow package cooking instructions and general food safety guidelines when handling and preparing any raw meat or poultry.