Europe’s deadly E. coli outbreak

Unprecedented E. coli outbreak hits Europe

An unusual and toxic form of bacterium has killed 16 and sickened more than 1,150 people.  

Mysterious source 

Also: 

• More on the bacterium
• U.S. inspecting imports
• Food crisis warning

'Extraordinary' outbreak takes dire turn

Officials scramble to find the source as a deadly E. coli strain sickens hundreds more in Europe.  

Victims in 9 countries 

Also: 

• Spain threatens to sue
• Beef recalled in Michigan
• Prevent food poisoning

365 more sickened in bacterial outbreak

The number of people reported sick in Germany from a foodborne bacterial outbreak that has already killed 16 spiked over the last 24 hours, with nearly 100 more people suffering from severe and potentially fatal symptoms, the national disease control center said Wednesday.

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