Troublesome food bacteria Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 18, 2013 · 31-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, March 18, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 18, 2013 · 31-Down · 5 letters
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Escherichia coli, a species of bacteria.
noun
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