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BIZARRE: Why was ground beef recalled in the us over possible e coli contamination | Mind Blowing Facts

This colourised 2006 scanning electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows E coli bacteria of the O157:H7 strain that produces a strong toxin which can cause illness [Janice Haney Carr/CDC via AP]

The United States has been experiencing a series of E coli outbreaks in products ranging from onions to, most recently, ground beef.

More than 167,000 pounds (75.75 tonnes) of ground beef have been recalled after people fell sick from eating hamburgers at restaurants with a common meat supplier.

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