( CNN ) -- Jennie-O Turkey Store is recalling nearly 55,000 pounds of frozen , raw turkey burgers that may be contaminated with Salmonella , the U.S. Department of Agriculture 's Food Safety and Inspection Service said Saturday . The recall pertains to packages of `` All Natural Turkey Burgers with seasonings Lean White Meat '' with a `` use by '' date of December 23 , 2011 , the FSIS said on its website . The ground turkey , which comes in 4-pound boxes containing 12 patties , is sold exclusively at Sam 's Club , Jennie-O said on its recall website . People who have purchased the product should not consume it . They can return it to a Sam 's Club store for a full refund , Jennie-O said . An investigation of a Salmonella outbreak in 10 states found three people in Colorado , Ohio , and Wisconsin reported illness after eating the Jennie-O ground turkey , leading the FSIS to determine there is a link between the product and the outbreak , the agency said on its website . The last of these illnesses was reported on March 14 . Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis , one of the most common bacterial food-borne illnesses . Salmonella infections can be life-threatening , especially to those with weak immune systems , such as infants , the elderly and persons with HIV infection or are undergoing chemotherapy . The most common symptoms of the illness caused by eating food contaminated with Salmonella are diarrhea , abdominal cramps and fever , according to the FSIS . Additional symptoms may include chills , headache , nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days .
The turkey burgers involved in the recall were sold exclusively at Sam 's Club . Three people in Colorado , Ohio and Wisconsin reported illness after eating the turkey . Salmonella can lead to diarrhea , abdominal cramps and fever .