STEC Outbreak in Care Homes: Raw Minced Meat Most Likely Source of Infection

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The EHEC bacteria, which has caused the illness and death of several elderly people in Belgium, were likely present in raw ground beef. This is according to research by experts from various government agencies, reports the VRT. According to the broadcaster, nine nursing home residents have now died in Belgium. The deceased residents were already in poor health, making them particularly vulnerable. It is therefore difficult to determine whether t…

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Raw ground beef is the most likely source of contamination with the bacterium Escherichia coli producing Shiga-toxins (Stec) in the eleven nursing homes concerned in Belgium, said Friday the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (Afsca), the Agency for a Quality Life (AVIQ), the Department Zorg and Vivalis. ...

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The STEC infections that occurred in late August in 11 Belgian residential care centers may have originated from raw ground beef. This is according to research by experts from various government agencies. Nine nursing home residents died and more than 70 people became ill due to this outbreak.