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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard
The beef that isn't being recalled is safe to eat. It is an issue to do with a meat packing plant, not the cattle in Alberta. The intestinal tract of a cow is full of all sorts of bugs that would kill you and everyone you love given the chance - it doesn't mean that the beef isn't safe to eat - the issue exists at Lakeside Packers not the ranches.
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This isn't exactly true. Maybe I misunderstand you, but e.coli happens quite frequently outside of these recall panics. My brother got it in the early 90's as a kid, and very nearly died. No recall or mention was made on any news.
People need to treat beef as if all of it is contaminated. Especially if they have children. Cook it to the recommended temp, and then a bit more to be sure. Be ultra clean.
I am not saying don't eat beef (my family eats it 2 times a week), but like chicken, one slip up could be enough. It doesn't matter the slaughterhouse, or the ranch, there is always a chance your beef could severely sicken your kids or even kill them, any time, any place.
You can minimize your chances, but really you can never be totally sure.