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The inspection also uncovered a leaking boiler near an apparent clean room, which helped fuel Gov. Deval Patrick and the state of Massachusetts to revoke the license of the New England Compounding Center. Three pharmacists at the firm could also have their licenses pulled.

The NECC shipped orders for the tainted steroid shots up to 11 days prior to receiving test results that determine sterility on the batches. 

In wake of the outbreak, Gov. Patrick has ordered the state's pharmacy board to conduct surprise inspections on other firms throughout Massachusetts.

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