If you are working on a follow-up story on the E. coli-beef recalls, please be aware that Texas A&M University has a Center for Food Safety. Dr. Kerri Harris, director, will be available to answer any questions about regulatory and food safety issues. To set up an interview, please contact Edith Chenault, communications specialist, at 979-845-2886 or EChenaul@ag.tamu.edu .

In addition, Dr. Parr Rosson, Texas Cooperative Extension economist, will be available for interviews. To set up an interview with Rosson, contact Blair Fannin, communications specialist, at 979-845-2259 or BFannin@ag.tamu.edu .

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