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I was just watching the news and found some bad news about the Beef Packers plant in Fresno, CA. Do the Roth's still own the plants or did they sell them off?

SAN FRANCISCO -- 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 to 23.

California Beef Recall: Distributors

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said 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.

Wyoming health officials reported that two people have fallen ill.

Officials are investigating other reported illnesses in Arizona, Idaho, Illinois, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas that may be linked to the same strain of salmonella, the USDA said.

Federal officials do not yet know if those cases are associated with the beef recalled Thursday.

Because the beef was repackaged under different retail names, USDA recommends consumers check with the store where they purchased the beef to determine whether what they bought has been recalled.

Salmonella can result in abdominal cramps, diarrhea and fever. Most people recover without treatment, but some require hospitalization. In rare cases the organism can get into the blood and produce more severe illnesses.

Looking forward to the new Golden State King of the 
West series schedule! 

Winged sprintcars = the fastest and most exciting 
racecars on dirt! 

It was sold, last year I believe, to a colorado meat outfit.

"Ralphie, Senor, muchas gracias por una mas cerveza"  -
Scott Daloisio @ the PAS

Actually. it was sold about two years ago to a company known as Cargill. which is a major conglomerate.....tha[s why you don't see Beef Packer's on the car anymore, but DTR, or Roth Motorsports

Chuck.....

I saw this on TV last night and thought that Mr. Roth is probably happy he sold Beef Packers. It has always annoyed me (just a little :)) that people still call the 83 the Beef Packers car! It has not had Beef Packers on the car in the last couple of years.

Yeah...... you have to be careful with beef.......I just heard that the real cause of Michael Jackson's death was beef related.......... he choked on a 12 year old weiner!

that was BAD!