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01.02.2022 - Foods

Outbreak of enteroinvasive E.coli (EIEC) infections after consumption of spring onions

Within 4 weeks, 68 infections with enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC) were reported in Denmark. Based on the available information, the infections are associated with the consumption of spring onions from Egypt. The spring onions were used in ready-to-eat salads from a Dutch supplier, which were sold through three retail chains.

E. coli is a common intestinal inhabitant in humans and animals. In raw foods of animal origin, E. coli is regularly found. However, it is also regularly detectable in raw plant-based foods, as it can survive in the environment for a long time. Some E. coli strains, such as EIEC and STEC, can cause food poisoning associated with diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

You can find our profile on E. coli at the following link:

www-bav-institut.de - What is the significance of Escherichia coli in food?

Information on pathogenic E. coli strains is listed in a separate profile:

www.bav-institut.de - What is the significance of EHEC/STEC/VTEC in food?

You can also find more information and literature on pathogenic E. coli at the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) or the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).

In our laboratory, we regularly conduct testing for E. coli. We provide you with fast and reliable results.

Our customer advisors are very happy to assist you with any questions.

Source: www.haccp.de