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E.Coli Outbreak in Denmark Attributed to Contaminated Onions

03/08/2022

Eighty five cases of infection with an enteroinvasive E.Coli (EIEC) were diagnosed in Denmark between November 23rd through December 31st 2021. Whole genome sequencing disclosed that two serotypes (O136:H7 and O96:H19) were isolated from patients. Applying traceback implicated spring onions were purchased from stores operated by three retail chains and were incorporated in salads consumed by patients. EIEC is responsible for sporadic and sometimes extensive outbreaks such as occurred in the U.S. in 1971 with imported cheese as the vehicle of infecion and vegetables responsible for outbreaks in Italy in 2012 and in the U.K. in 2014.