| ■ Seeds From Egypt Suspected Cause of Europe's E. Coli Outbreak | 2011.07.01 |
| Fenugreek seeds imported from Egypt may have been the cause of the E. coli outbreak in Europe that's sickened more than 4,000 people and killed at least 47, according to officials. While the fenugreek seeds imported from Egypt either in 2009 or 2010 are being fingered as a possible cause, further investigation is needed to confirm that suspicion, said the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control and the European Food Safety Authority, the Associated Press reported. Fenugreek seeds are used to prepare pickles and curry powders as well as Ethiopian, Indian and Yemeni foods. Germany was hardest hit by the E. coli outbreak, with 46 deaths reported there so far. One person had died in Sweden, the AP reported. |