German E. coli outbreak: After the outbreak the learning begins
The German E. coli contamination that has killed more than 50 people is now officially over, according to health officials.…
Europe hit by E. coli scare
Confusion remains over the source of the E. coli outbreak in Europe that has killed 38 people and sickened thousands. German bean sprouts have been blamed but sales of other fresh produce have slumped across a number of EU markets.
Europe’s E. coli outbreak – as it happens
Europe's E. coli outbreak, one of the largest the world has seen, has killed dozens and sickened thousands. The continent's…
RUSSIA: Talks to lift ban on EU fresh produce continue
The European Commission has confirmed that Russia has not yet lifted its ban on fruit and vegetable imports from the…
UPDATE: EU: Spanish produce industry rejects E. coli aid package
Spanish produce growers have called on the Spanish government to take legal action against the European Commission over the EUR210m…
EU: EU member states approve EUR210m E. coli aid package
The European Council of Ministers has approved an improved package that will provide EUR210m (US$286.8m) in emergency aid to Europe's…
GERMANY: E. coli death toll rises to 35
The number of people killed by the E. coli outbreak in Germany has risen to 35 - although officials have…
ByEU: Russia agrees to lift ban on EU vegetable imports
Russia has agreed to lift import bans on produce from the European Union following talks between European Council president Herman…
GERMANY: Authorities affirm link between bean sprouts and E. coli
German authorities suggested today (10 June) that bean sprouts produced in the country were the source of the deadly E.…