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Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Illnesses in 15 States, F.D.A. Says
Fox Business emphasizes the severity and specific pathogens of the outbreak, while the New York Times maintains a more neutral, factual tone.
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What happenedOfficials are investigating after multiple strains of E. coli and a type of salmonella sickened dozens of people across the United States. Two people were infected with both salmonella and E. coli.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Illnesses in 15 States, F.D.A. Says". The right frames it as "E coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts sickens dozens across multiple s...".
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Left / center-leftAlfalfa Sprouts Linked to Illnesses in 15 States, F.D.A. Says
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Right / center-rightE coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts sickens dozens across multiple states
Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Illnesses in 15 States, F.D.A. Says
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Officials are investigating after multiple strains of E. coli and a type of salmonella sickened dozens of people across the United States. Two people were infected with both salmonella and...
