Vermont Livestock, Slaughter and Processing Co., of Ferrisburg, Vermont, has recalled 2,758 pounds of ground beef because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. To date, 10 cases of E. coli food poisoning in Vermont, including one hospitalization, has been linked to the tainted beef.

Prior to determining the source of the outbreak, the Vermont Department of Health issued two warnings cautioning Vermonters to avoid eating undercooked meat.