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50,000 Pounds Of Beef Recalled Across U.S.

National Beef Packing Company of Liberal, Kan., recalled some 50,000 pounds of ground beef after a sample tested positive for E. coli O157:H7.

The beef products were produced on July 18 and bear the code "EST. 208A" on the label. (Visit the USDA's website for  a more detailed list of recalled items.)

E. coli infection can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration and even kidney failure. As of yet, no illnesses have been linked to the recall.

Read More:

  • Kansas company recalls 50,000 pounds of ground beef products (CNN)
  • 50,000 pounds of ground beef is recalled, may be tainted by E.coli (Los Angeles Times)