Sara Lee Recalls 13,600 Pounds of Beef, Ham

Sara Lee Corp., the biggest seller of packaged meats, is recalling about 13,600 pounds of beef and ham that may be contaminated with the potentially life-threatening salmonella bacteria.

The recall is the result of a single reported illness made to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Consumers are asked to return Sara Lee Cajun Style Beef, Sara Lee Roast Beef, Sara Lee Brown Sugar Ham and two private-label products manufactured by Sara Lee, Quality Packing Co. Cajun Style Beef Fully Cooked and Quality Packing Co. Sliced USDA Choice Roast Beef.

The announcement, made after the close of U.S. markets, comes a month after the Chicago-based maker of Jimmy Dean sausages and Ball Park hot dogs pleaded guilty in a separate case to criminal charges for its role in selling contaminated meat linked to 15 deaths.