Food-poisoning bacteria Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 15, 2012 · 11-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between December 2009 and October 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 15, 2012 · 11-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
Escherichia coli, a species of bacteria.
noun
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