You ask the butcher to grind a sirloin roast to be used for hamburger.You family likes hamburgers rare, so you undercook the meat.Unfortunately, within 2 days they develop the symptoms of gastrointestinal disease: diarrhea, bloating, and vomiting.Which of the following statements best describes what happened?

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The symptoms of gastrointestinal disease suggest that the meat was contaminated with harmful bacteria, most likely E. coli or Salmonella. Given that the meat was ground, it is possible that the meat grinder was not properly cleaned and sterilized before use which led to the transfer and distribution of bacteria throughout the meat.

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