Officials: 28 sick from Calif. beef in 3 states

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Aug 7, 7:45 PM EDT

Officials: 28 sick from Calif. beef in 3 states

By GARANCE BURKE
Associated Press Writer

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Health officials in three Western states said Friday at least 28 people have reported illnesses tied to recalled ground beef that may be tainted with salmonella.

On Thursday, Fresno-based Beef Packers Inc. recalled nearly 826,000 pounds of ground beef produced from June 5-23.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service says the beef was sent to retail distribution centers in Arizona, California, Colorado and Utah, with some sold at Safeway Inc. and Sam's Club.

Friday, the department confirmed that California, Colorado and Wyoming have reported illness linked to the recalled beef.

Colorado health officials said 21 people there have been sickened, and all are recovering. California officials said five people have reported feeling sick.