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E. <strong>coli</strong> O157:H7 in ground beef<br />

• Contaminated ground beef has been implicated<br />

as a source <strong>of</strong> multiple E. <strong>coli</strong> O157:H7<br />

outbreaks<br />

• Low infectious dose (~10 cells)<br />

• Large scale production<br />

• Eradication <strong>of</strong> E. <strong>coli</strong> O157:H7 at critical control<br />

points (ie. Grinding and mixing augers) can<br />

prevent mass contamination and massive<br />

recalls<br />

• <strong>Bacteriophage</strong> <strong>application</strong> may provide a<br />

<strong>Bacteriophage</strong> <strong>application</strong> may provide a<br />

natural alternative <strong>for</strong> reduction <strong>of</strong> pathogens in<br />

meat

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