US retail chains recall beef products in E. coli scare

At least three major grocery store chains in the United States are recalling certain packages of ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination.

At least three major grocery store chains have recalled some of their ground beef packages because they could be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.

Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., Publix Super Markets Inc. and Kroger Co. announced the recalls mainly in the southeastern U.S. and said they stem from problems at the National Beef Packaging Co. of Dodge City, Kan.