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5.1 million more pounds of ground beef recalled by U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Since Oct. 4, more than 12 million pounds of raw beef have been recalled due to suspected salmonella contamination.

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US judge slashes Roundup jury award to $25.3 million; Bayer still plans to appeal

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5.1 million more pounds of ground beef recalled by U.S. Department of Agriculture

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