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      "state": "IN",
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      "recalling_firm": "Biomet, Inc.",
      "address_1": "56 E Bell Dr",
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      "product_quantity": "11 units",
      "reason_for_recall": "Potential presence of elevated endotoxin levels that exceed the specification limit",
      "recall_initiation_date": "20200417",
      "center_classification_date": "20200528",
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