More Than 160,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled in E. Coli Outbreak—USDA Sets Highest Risk Level
The meat was connected to a 15-person E. coli outbreak in Minnesota, prompting the USDA to label the recall as class 1 for the highest risk of illness.The USDA said the ground beef was distributed to restaurants across the country and is urging restaurants to check their fridges and freezers for the affected products.