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Does e. coli contaminate all meats or just ground beef?
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All foods: E. Coli can contaminate any food, not just meats. Lettuce, tomatoes are known to have been contaminated.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Any: E coli is found in the intestines. Any food can be contaminated although it not pleasant to imagine.
Answered 7/15/2012
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