Results of initial tests found the vegetables cabbage and other seedling varieties derived from agriculture in the area of Uelzen, between the northern city of Hamburg and Hannover, as a trigger of infection in five regions of Germany.
"The evidence in the past few hours more and lead to agricultural output in Uelzen," said Gert Lindemann, Secretary of Agriculture of the State of Lower Saxony.
The restaurants are involved in E coli outbreak has taken delivery of sprouts that are often used as a mixture of these salads. However, Lindemann stated that the results of this test would only be known on Monday (06/06/2011).
Currently, organic farming has been closed and re-drawn all of its products, including fruits, potatoes, flowers, and spices. Two farm workers were also infected with E coli. Lindemann said that 18 kinds of sprouts originating from agriculture is now being monitored, including beans sprouts, broccoli, garlic, radishes, and beans.
Lindemann explains, because the sprouts are contaminated vegetables grown on the farm in a vat at a temperature of 38 degrees celsius, the temperature is ideal for breeding bacteria.
He added, there is the possibility of contaminated water used E coli or seed sprouts, which are sold in Germany or other countries, contaminated with bacteria. He said the farmers from the farm did not use fertilizer, which is usually used in organic farming and often causes the transmission of E coli.
Currently, German citizens are advised not to eat sprouts until further notice. He also can not ensure that other transmission sources. Therefore, while German citizens are also advised to avoid tomatoes, cucumbers and salad.
From the Land of Water, Ministry of Health continues to monitor the development of diseases caused by E coli that hit Europe and has submitted a circular to the ranks of health in the country.
http://health.kompas.com/read/2011/06/06/06512889/Wabah.E.Coli.di.Jerman.Bermula.dari.Kecambah
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