Product recalls on frozen hamburger are not uncommon during any given year.The meat packing industry can experience problems when processing centers accidentally introduce this fecal bacterium into ground meat.What organism is commonly found to be the culprit?

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E. coli, specifically the strain E. coli O157:H7, is commonly found to be the cause of contamination in ground beef. This strain of E. coli can cause severe illness, including kidney failure, if ingested.

Product Recalls on Frozen Hamburger Are Not Uncommon During Any