What is the answer to "Reason for some food recalls" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Reason for some food recalls" is ECOLI (5 letters).

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Reason for some food recalls WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 12, 2026 puzzle

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ECOLI

5 letters · Down · last seen August 12, 2026

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