E. Coli Fears Spur Recall of 167,000 Pounds of Ground Beef

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Key Takeaways

  • 167,000 pounds of ground beef from a Detroit meatpacker may be contaminated with E. coli

  • So far, the meat has been linked to 15 illnesses in Minnesota restaurant patrons

  • USDA officials are urging restaurants to check their freezers for any lingering product and toss it out

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