Thousands of pounds of ground beef shipped nationwide are being recalled, due to potential contamination with E. coli bacteria.

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About 167,427 pounds of ground beef products are affected by the recall; on the product label inside the USDA mark of inspection, they have the establishment number “EST. 20420.” 

E. coli O157:H7 was discovered during testing on Oct. 30; so far, there have been no reports of illness linked with consumption of the recalled products.

If you have purchased one of the products affected by the recall, throw it away or return it!

You can read more about this beef recall here at ABC News.

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