Ground bovine meat is commonly consumed by the population of Brazil. However, it constitutes an excellent medium for the multiplication of microorganisms due to available nutrients and handling practices prior to consumption. Here, we examined 100 samples of ground beef for the presence of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) HIGHLIGHTS • Ground bovine meat samples were evaluated for the presence of diarrheagenic E. coli (DEC) • The following DEC pathotypes were characterized: EAEC, STEC and aEPEC • The samples were classified in phylogenetic groups: A, B1 and E • The DEC strains showed a wide variety of serotypes • Insert a highlight no longer than 85 characters. • Insert a highlight no longer than 85 characters.
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