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To help keep beef free of harmful bacteria, ARS scientists developed a new system for testing beef during processing. The system is simple and easy to use, yet it obtains a more representative sample of all the beef being processed. The sample is then tested for E. coli O157:H7, a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness. Learn more!
