Cucumber E.Coli outbreak kills five in Germany and leaves three ill in UK
Post date: May 30, 2011 6:55:42 PM
The outbreak started in Germany where five people have died and a further 270 have been confirmed. Around 500 more are being tested for the infection.
Three people in the UK who had travelled from Germany recently have also fallen ill after becoming infected with the rare form of E. Coli.
Organic cucumbers from Spain are thought to be the source of the bacteria. The Health Protection Agency has now issued advice for travellers to Germany to avoid eating raw tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers.
The Health Protection Authority has confirmed that the two UK victims are Germans who travelled from the country and fell ill after entering Britain.
A third person in the UK has shown similar symptoms but is still undergoing tests.