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Ground beef recalled in 6 states over E. coli risk
Grass-fed ground beef distributed in six states has been recalled due to potential E. coli O26 contamination, with no confirmed illnesses reported. Consumers are advised to discard or return the affected products, which were shipped to California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
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