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Recalled Beef Possibly Tainted with E. Coli Used in Mass. Restaurants
Michigan-based Wolverine Packing Company recalled 1.8 million pounds of ground beef.
A huge batch of ground beef that federal authorities said may have given a dozen people E. coli was used in Massachusetts restaurants.
The Michigan-based Wolverine Packing Company recalled 1.8 million pounds of beef that was produced between March 31 and April 18, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.
NBC News reported the recall was announced after 11 people in four unidentified states were infected with E. coli.
The affected packaged products have the establishment number "EST. 2574B" and have a production date code in the format "Packing Nos: MM DD 14" between "03 31 14" and "04 18 14."
The products were shipped to distributors for restaurant use in Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio, officials said.
E. coli can be fatal in some cases. It causes dehydration, nausea, bloody diarrhea and, abdominal cramping.
Authorities said beef cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees will kill E. coli and other bacteria.
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