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The bacteria would be grounded up with the beef and it would be spread throughout the meat, making it ideal for the media to have bacterial growth throughout. Unlike the steak or roast where it would only have bacterial growth on the surface.

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Q: Why is ground beef a better bacterial growth medium than steak or roast?
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