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Illustration photo of slices of cucumber and a tomato slice
Slices of cucumber and a tomato slice are pictured in this illustration photo taken in Berlin May 30, 2011. A German hospital said on Monday it anticipates the deadly E. coli outbreak will worsen in the coming week as a virulent strain of the bacteria has so far killed 11 people and left more than 300 seriously ill, mostly in northern Germany. The outbreak of E. coli-caused hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious complication of a type of E. coli known as Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli (STEC) is the largest ever of its kind in Germany and worldwide, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said in a risk assessment. German authorities have warned consumers to avoid eating raw cucumbers, lettuces and tomatoes and has removed some products from store shelves.
REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski (GERMANY - Tags: AGRICULTURE FOOD HEALTH IMAGES OF THE DAY) - BM2E75U15IQ01
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This powerful illustration photo captures the innocence of everyday vegetables, juxtaposed against a backdrop of fear and uncertainty. Slices of cucumber and a tomato slice are beautifully displayed, but their freshness is overshadowed by the looming threat of the deadly E. coli outbreak in Germany. Taken in Berlin on May 30,2011, this image serves as a haunting reminder of the devastating consequences caused by contaminated produce. A German hospital predicts that this outbreak will only worsen in the coming week, with an already alarming death toll of 11 people and over 300 seriously ill individuals. The virulent strain responsible for this tragedy has been identified as Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli (STEC), causing hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS). The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) confirms that this is not only Germany's largest outbreak but also one of global significance. In response to these dire circumstances, German authorities have issued warnings urging consumers to avoid raw cucumbers, lettuces, and tomatoes. As a precautionary measure, certain products have been removed from store shelves. Through Pawel Kopczynski's lens, we witness how something as innocent as fresh produce can become tainted with danger. This thought-provoking image serves as a stark reminder to remain vigilant about food safety while highlighting the impact such outbreaks can have on our daily lives.
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