EFSA and ECDC have published today a rapid risk assessment on the cluster of Haemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) in Bordeaux and its relation to the previous German outbreak. This report and the related web story include recommendations for advice to consumers.
The scientific document and the web story are available on EFSA’s website: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/press/news/110629a.htm
As you will see from the EFSA communication, currently fenugreek sprouts are the most likely connection between the French cluster and the previous outbreak in Germany. As fenugreek seeds are often sold as mixes of seeds and that during repackaging cross-contamination cannot be excluded – pending outcome of the epidemiological investigation underway – consumers should be advised to ensure that all types of sprouts are thoroughly cooked before consumption.
http://ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications/Publications/2011June29_RA_JOINT_EFSA_STEC_France.pdf
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