Ground beef recalled by groceries

At least three major grocery store chains have recalled some of their ground beef packages because they could be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. Kroger Co., Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. and Publix Super Markets Inc. announced the recalls mainly in the southeastern United States and said they stem from problems at the National Beef Packaging Co. of Dodge City, Kan. The meat also was distributed to meat-packing companies in Detroit and Indianapolis, and to Wal-Mart operations in Indiana, Pennsylvania and Wyoming, National Beef said. Kroger’s recalled products include ground chuck, ground beef patties, and meatballs and meatloaf made in the stores.