foodqualitynews : reported that German E. coli outbreak linked to minced meat

Germany is investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157 linked to minced meat in which one person has died. Official samples negativeState food safety authorities inspected and sampled minced meat producing plants supplying the supermarket chain and others. Cases had eaten minced meat (beef and pork mixed) significantly more frequently than controls. Trace-back investigations from locations where cases had purchased minced meat or hot dog-style (Vienna) sausages are ongoing. minced meat (beef and pork mixed), hot dog-style (Vienna) sausages, commercially available yoghurts or puddings.

E coli outbreak in Germany sickens 30, half confirmed, 1 dead

The cause is Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157 with the onset date for the most recent confirmed case being April 13. An E. coli O157 outbreak, dating back to December and believed to be linked to minced — or ground — meat has taken a life in Germany. Molecular typing shows close relationship among the isolates from 14 cases that have been confirmed for E. coli O157. Among the confirmed cases, 13 developed hemolytic uremic syndrome or HUS, including one German who died. The confirmed cases involve residents of Berlin and Northwest Germany.

Westminster-based child care facility being sued over E. coli outbreak

In May 2015, Chelsea's Gentle Care was investigated by the Baltimore County Health Department after a child who attended the child care facility tested positive for Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. A Westminster-based child care facility is being sued after three parents claimed the facility and its safety procedures led to their children, some of whom they say were hospitalized, contracting E. coli. Chelsea's Gentle Care, now called Fresh Start Early Learning Center, is owned by Tonya Harrison and has two locations in Westminster. The lawsuit claims that the child care facility led to pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, physical impairment, physical disfigurement and emotional distress as well as other damages. Justin Gates and Emily Starrs, Adam and Rebecca Gorman, and Tim and Meghan Rose are suing Chelsea's Gentle Care Child Development Center Inc. on behalf of their children.


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