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Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce

Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce

SAFETY ALERT!

11/20/18 at 4:20 pm 594 E. Coli Outbreak, Romaine Lettuce, Shiga toxin Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

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