For those who just bought a pack of ground beef from the supermarket or recently indulged in a succulent burger at a local restaurant, headlines about a recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef are shocking and unsettling.

Here's what you need to know:

1. Which products are included?

The recall includes products distributed by Nebraska-based meat company All American Meats. Items include 60- and 80-pound boxes of ground beef produced Oct. 16 with a Nov. 3 "sell by" date, a USDA inspection stamp and an establishment number of 20420 ("EST. 20420"). A detailed list of recalled items can be found here.

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