Children up to four years old accounted for almost one-third of confirmed Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases in 2017, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
A total of 6,647
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Campylobacter and Salmonella behind most outbreaks in Germany
Almost 400 foodborne outbreaks occurred in Germany last year, according to a report. Most outbreaks with high evidence were caused by raw milk.
A total of 389 outbreaks involved at least 2,277 illnesses, 412 hospitalizations
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Sweden reports two E. coli outbreaks; more than 100 ill
Sweden has been hit by two different outbreaks of E. coli, with one of them affecting more than 100 people. A pizza ingredient is suspected, but investigations are ongoing.
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7
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Expert calls for ‘One Health’ approach as E.coli cases in Ireland continue to rise
Ireland is in the midst of one of its largest E. coli O157 outbreaks ever, with hundreds having been infected, according to a food safety expert.
Alan Reilly, former chief executive of the Food Safety
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Scottish STEC cases decline but rates still high
The number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases in Scotland decreased slightly in 2017 but remains high compared to other UK countries, according to Health Protection Scotland.
A total of 167 cases of E.
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Data show Germany, UK reported almost half of E. coli infections in EU
Germany and the United Kingdom accounted for almost half of STEC/VTEC cases in 2016, according to European statistics. The two countries also reported the most number of cases in 2015.
A total of 6,619 confirmed
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38 Sickened in UK E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Prepackaged Salad
Health officials in England are tracking an outbreak of E. coli O157 linked to prepackaged salad that has sickened 38 people. The Verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) cases were first identified in early August 2015 by
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NHS Report: E. coli Outbreak at Scottish Concert Venue Caused by Undercooked Burgers
An outbreak of E. coli O157 Verotoxin-producing E. coli (VETC) which sickened 22 people at the SSE Hydro concert venue in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier this year was caused by undercooked beef burgers, according to a
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