Three dead in French E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, scientists confirm
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Summary
Scientists have detailed a severe E. coli outbreak in France linked to raw milk cheese that killed three people. The outbreak of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) caused by Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) was detected in January 2025. The outbreak was unusual because it primarily affected adults rather than children, who are typically more vulnerable to HUS. Whole genome sequencing linked the cases to raw milk cheese from a specific producer. The outbreak highlights ongoing food safety concerns with raw dairy products.
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· 3 pulledScientists have shared more details about a severe and unusual E. coli outbreak that killed three people in France.
In January 2025, an outbreak of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in adults, caused by Shiga toxin–producing E. coli (STEC) was detected.
HUS is a severe complication associated with E. coli infections that can cause kidney failure, brain damage and death.
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