A major outbreak of foodborne illness due to E. coli that led to 500 reported cases of the illness and three deaths in the 1980s was linked to undercooked, contaminated hamburgers.

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This statement is true. The major outbreak of foodborne illness due to E. coli in the 1980s was linked to undercooked, contaminated hamburgers, resulting in 500 reported cases of illness and three deaths. This incident led to significant changes in food safety regulations and industry practices.

A Major Outbreak of Foodborne Illness Due to E