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    O-157 strain of E. coli found in beef liver

    TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The health ministry said Thursday it has detected the O-157 strain of E. coli bacteria inside beef liver for the first time, raising the likelihood that raw liver -- considered a delicacy in Japan -- may soon be banned from the dining table.

    http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/natio...dm068000c.html

    E. coli detected in cow livers / Ministry likely to tighten controls on serving meat uncooked

    Studies by the health ministry have detected the O-157 strain of E. coli bacteria in raw beef livers, a finding that is likely to prompt the ministry to ban restaurants from serving the uncooked meat to consumers, officials said.

    http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T111215005067.htm

    Health ministry confirms E. coli bacilli in cow liver

    The health ministry said Dec. 14 that potentially deadly E. coli bacteria has been detected in cow livers for the first time, raising the likelihood of a government ban on raw liver, a popular dish in Japan.

    http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_...AJ201112150020

    E. coli O157 Found Inside Beef Liver

    Tokyo, Dec. 15 (Jiji Press)--Japan's health ministry has detected the O-157 strain of enterohemorrhagic E. coli bacteria in beef livers, raising the possibility of the ministry prohibiting consumption of fresh liver, officials said Thursday.

    http://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2011121500451
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