German E. coli outbreak: After the outbreak the learning begins
By: Ben Cooper | 5 August 2011
The German E. coli contamination that has killed more than 50 people is now officially over, according to health officials. But the scale of this event ensures a lengthy aftermath. Ben Cooper looks at the impact of the outbreak and where lessons might be learnt.
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The German E. coli contamination that has killed more than 50 people is now officially over, according to health officials. But the scale of this event ensures a lengthy aftermath. Ben Cooper looks at the impact of the outbreak and where lessons might be learnt.
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