Source of German E.coli outbreak was "local"

The health authorities in Germany have announced that the likely source of a deadly E.coli outbreak in that country were bean sprouts.

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Monday, 06.06.2011.

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The health authorities in Germany have announced that the likely source of a deadly E.coli outbreak in that country were bean sprouts. These are grown locally in northern Germany. Source of German E.coli outbreak was "local" Previously, the finger was pointed at Spanish cucumber farms. The "cucumber scare" disrupted trade within the EU and between the union and other countries, and caused huge damages. The number of victims in Germany has risen to 22, the European Center for Disease Monitoring and Prevention said. Fresh bean sprouts are often used in salads, and the authorities have warned the population not to consume them. A farm that is the likely source of the epidemic has also been identified. Meanwhile, the German health minister said that hospitals in that country had trouble coping with the large number of people requiring treatment. Official figures show that 1,605 persons have been infected with the new E.coli strain. Not guilty: Cucumbers are being transported (Beta/AP)

Source of German E.coli outbreak was "local"

Previously, the finger was pointed at Spanish cucumber farms. The "cucumber scare" disrupted trade within the EU and between the union and other countries, and caused huge damages.

The number of victims in Germany has risen to 22, the European Center for Disease Monitoring and Prevention said.

Fresh bean sprouts are often used in salads, and the authorities have warned the population not to consume them.

A farm that is the likely source of the epidemic has also been identified.

Meanwhile, the German health minister said that hospitals in that country had trouble coping with the large number of people requiring treatment.

Official figures show that 1,605 persons have been infected with the new E.coli strain.

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