The agencies will collaborate more during foodborne illness investigations.

Product may contain foreign materials.

FSIS reports 11 illnesses associated with the product.

Approximately 222,000 lbs. of pork and poultry are affected by the recall.

The agency will test ground beef for Salmonella and E. coli.

Public health officials reported five E. coli illnesses in five counties.

Research findings may help processors curb presence of the pathogen.

Brazil's agriculture ministry reported a second case.

Ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli.

Rule on sanitary transport of human, animal foods needs additional time for examination and comments, says advocacy group.