Getting Round The E.coli Threat

Numerous people died from a rare form of E.Coli bug believed to originate in organic cucumbers. The report confirmed that there were around 300 victims in Germany plus over 500 reported sick, along with other victims in several European countries.

Known as hemolytic-uremic syndrome, food poisoning from the virulent super-bacterium, is potentially fatal, as it attacks the kidneys, the blood and in severe cases the central nervous system.

"The outbreak is unusual in that it has developed very rapidly and an unusually high number of cases affected adults, particularly women, instead of the normal high-risk groups, which are young children and the elderly" said the European World Health Organization office.

The contaminated vegetables were at first believed to have been grown in Spain, then sent overseas. The Spanish food agency said the Andalusian authorities would investigate the source of contamination, which may have also affected tomatoes and lettuce.

E.Coli contamination is usually allied with animal and human faeces, which can infect irrigation water, or the use of improperly composted manure on the plants.

The bacteria in E.Coli can occasionally be located in apple cider, unpasteurized milk, turkey, sandwich meat, chicken, ham, roast beef, meats, raw vegetables, cheese and contaminated water.

Three people died and 2004 were made ill in 2006 through an E.Coli spinach contamination.

Seven died in 2002 and 2,300 fell sick in Ontario after E.Coli got into the town's water supply. The source of contamination was connected to manure spread on a farmer's land close to one of the town's wells.

It is estimated that in the United States alone 73,000 people are treated and over 61 people die every year from E.Coli related sickness.

When a person eats E.Coli contaminated food, the infection can be passed by hand-to-mouth contact person-to-person.

Besides changes in growing, harvesting, distribution, processing and consumption practices, it is believed that changes in microorganisms have contributed to the increase in E.Coli incidents.

imple guidelines to minimize E.Coli infection:

Always wash your hands before preparing food
Thoroughly wash raw fruits and vegetables before eating them
Use only safe water
Buy fresh vegetables from a reliable source where possible
If in doubt, soak vegetables such as lettuce and apples in distilled white vinegar for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Wash with clean tap water.
Avoid cross-contamination between cooked and uncooked food
Sanitize cutting boards, utensils and kitchen surfaces with 1 tablespoon of chlorine bleach per gallon of water
Cook meat well to destroy any bacteria
Refrigerate leftovers immediately

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About the Author:
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