Since March, it has been confirmed that 51 people in Denmark have been infected with the same type of Salmonella. The meat is imported and ground into minced beef at the Danish company Hilton Foods and sold in Coop stores. Some of the minced meat is past its expiration date and is no longer available in the stores, but consumers may still have it in their freezers.
Part of the minced meat was still available in Danish stores until yesterday, and authorities advise consumers to throw the meat away or return it to the store where it was purchased. Hilton Foods has recalled ground beef sold from March 19 onwards.
Infection with salmonella typically causes general malaise, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, and fever. The infection is often accompanied by joint pain, muscle pain, and headaches. Adequate fluid intake is important to prevent and treat dehydration caused by diarrhea and vomiting. In most cases, salmonella symptoms are mild and resolve on their own.