Kroger expands recall after supplier identified

The meat has been linked to an outbreak of E. coli illnesses. Kroger said late Tuesday the recall now includes ground-beef products in Styrofoam tray packages wrapped in clear cellophane or bought from an in-store service counter.

Customers should check if they bought meat at Fred Meyer or QFC stores with "sell-by" dates between May 21 and July 5 or at Kroger stores between May 21 and July 3.

Kroger stores in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, and Knoxville, Tenn. are not involved.

Customers should check if they bought meat in Kroger's Mid-Atlantic division, which includes stores in North Carolina, Northeastern Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia with "sell-by" dates between May 19 to June 6.

Other meat being recalled includes these stores and sell buy dates:

Fry's--May 21 to July 3

Ralphs--May 21 to July 3

Smith's--May 21 to July 3

Baker's--May 17-June 4