Recall on 12 million pounds of ground beef sold nationwide

A recall has been issued for over 12 million pounds of ground beef due to salmonella contamination concerns.

A total of 246 people have fallen ill in 26 states in connection to the contaminated ground beef.

It was distributed nationwide from JBS Tolleson, with the items packaged on various dates from July 26, 2018 to Sept. 7, 2018.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 267” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Those who have the products are asked to throw them away.