The Poisoned Cucumber Incident occurred in the United States The Poisonous Cucumber Incident Progres

1 Yes, and cucumbers are toxic because of Salmonella infection.

In June 2008, there was an outbreak of salmonellosis in nine states in the Midwest and South of the United States, with tomatoes as the main culprit;

In January 2009, a salmonella outbreak caused 474 people to be infected and 6 people died, the main culprit was peanut butter, and at least 125 products were recalled, including peanut butter-containing biscuits, cakes, ice cream and other foods;

In August 2010, there was a Salmonella outbreak in several parts of California, and 266 cases have been reported since June, this time in eggs;

In August 2011, turkey meat infected 77 people in 26 states, including one death;

From October 11, 2013 to 2014, Salmonella infection was caused by raw chicken produced in three places in California, USA, and at least 278 people in 18 states were infected by it. The incident lasted for more than a year and affected most of the United States, and the source of the pollution came from Foster Farm in California;

In July 2015, an outbreak of salmonella infections in 11 U.S. states sickened 62 people, and the culprit may have been the favorite tuna sushi;

In August 2015, another outbreak of Salmonella in Washington State was linked to pork products.

Poisonous cucumber spread.

Germany: 14 dead, about 1,000 infected.

Sweden: 36 infections.

France: 3 suspected infections.

Austria: Two German tourists travelling in Austria tested positive for EHEC.

Denmark: 11 people are now symptomatic.

United Kingdom: More than 10 people are now suspected of symptoms.

467 people in Hamburg have symptoms of infection.

A total of 10 people died from infection with enterohemorrhagic E. coli, according to the German health authorities**, and the number of people with unpleasant symptoms has risen further. In the northern city of Hamburg alone, at least 467 people are symptomatic. The Associated Press, citing documents from some places, reported that about 1,000 people were infected.

Fabian Fusys, a spokesman for the Austrian Ministry of Health, said two German tourists travelling in Austria tested positive for enterohemorrhagic E. coli but did not show symptoms of hemolytic uremic syndrome. EU reminds.

Many countries have removed Spanish cucumbers from the shelves.

German Minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Ilse Aigner said in an interview with the German newspaper "Sunday" that people should not eat cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce and other vegetable leaf salads for the time being.

The Czech Republic said on the 29th that a total of 120 organic cucumbers produced in Spain were removed from the shelves. On the same day, Austrian health authorities announced the "withdrawal" of a "small portion" of cucumbers, tomatoes and eggplants from a total of 33 establishments. Customers should discard it as soon as possible to prevent the spread of pathogenic E. coli.

**According to the report, the "poisoned" cucumber came from two companies in the Spanish provinces of Almeria and Malaga. An EU spokesman said on the 29th that the two greenhouses of the two companies have suspended production, and water and soil samples have been sent to the laboratory for analysis and testing.

Cucumbers "contaminated" with enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) continue to spread in Europe, with infected or suspected cases in countries such as Sweden, Denmark, the United Kingdom and Austria.

The medical profession is trying to fight the epidemic with new **.

Because the bacterium is resistant to many antibiotics, the use of antibiotics can make the bacteria more virulent.

"Poisonous cucumber" panic spreads to Europe.

The outbreak of enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC), which began in Germany in mid-May, continues to spread, with cases reported in several countries, including Sweden, Denmark, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, sending Europe into a panic.

Experts warn against eating cucumbers raw.

In the current situation that the source of EHEC infection has not been conclusively determined, the Robert Koch Institute once again warned the public on the 30th not to eat raw leafy vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce, which is usually used as a salad. Montgomery, vice president of the German Medical Association, said that as long as consumers strictly implement the precautions recommended by the epidemic prevention department, especially washing hands frequently and not eating suspicious vegetables raw, the spread of germs can still be controlled.