E.coli Bacteria in Germany update
http://news.helium.com/news/13640-german-e-coli-outbreak-started-by-human-transmission
E.coli bacteria outbreak in Germany has been narrowed down to a woman who prepared food for some 20 people. The article also shares another source that appears to have been a ongoing problem. An infected stream in Franfurt which is located near a sewage plant; the above article states, "One local man said "Residents here have often intestinal problems and so they often visit the doctor. I believe this can have something to do with that."
Other E.coli bacteria have surfaced in Northern France but is said to be non-related to Germany's E.coli bacteria outbreak. However they suspect it was from hamburger which is sold by the German supermarket chain Lidl. The actual source of the infected meat is still unknown because France imports meat from at least three other countries.
Authorities say the E. coli bacteria strain in France is not the same strain as Germany's outbreak. They seem to think it is not even as strong.
While E.coli bacteria aide in normal digestion of humans and animals and are harmless some strains of E.coli bacteria can cause serious illness and even death. Those most often affected are the aged, the very young, or those with compromised immunity.
The most common way to become infected with E.coli bacteria is through ground meat. It is very important to properly cook meat, which kills E. coli bacteria. Another way to become infected is by people preparing food that have not properly washed their hands after using the bathroom. Unpasteurized milk and juices, vegetables that have not been properly washed and drinking or swimming in contaminated water can all be potential dangers for acquiring E. coli infection.