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E. Coli Outbreak in Northeast Ground Beef Kills 2

NY company recalls more than 500K pounds

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(Newser) – A person each from Maine and New York has died in what authorities believe may be an outbreak of E. coli in ground beef that is suspected of sickening dozens of consumers. The suspect beef was produced by New York company Fairbank Farms, which has recalled more than half a million pounds of beef. The ground beef and packaged patties, all stamped with "EST 492," were sold in eight states, reports the New York Times.

Fairbanks Farms of New York has recalled more than 500,000 pounds of ground beef.
Fairbanks Farms of New York has recalled more than 500,000 pounds of ground beef.   (?naotakem)
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Derni
Nov 3, 09 6:59 AM CST
The illusion of safety-and we import fruiits and veggies fron Mexico and South America where DDT is still used-and the public purchases them because they look so good! Reply
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DarkFrancis
Nov 3, 09 7:53 AM CST
You have some dodgy food safety laws. Oh, and my linked ads are for bacon and home delivered burgers. Reply
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djferrick
Nov 3, 09 4:56 PM CST
you shld try firefox with adblock plus - i don't see anthing ad like on newser
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Nov 3, 09 4:55 PM CST
watch 'food inc' and this really will ring alarm bells Reply
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