a second child has died since February, health authorities insist on prevention

A second child has died in the context of the resurgence of cases of serious contamination with the E. coli bacterium reported since the beginning of February, announced Saturday March 12 the public health agency France, which insists on “the prevention of food risks”.

As of March 11, 26 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) “linked to E. coli bacteria with similar characteristics have been identified” in children aged 1 to 15 years and “two children died”Public Health France said in a statement, adding that “22 additional cases are under investigation”.

Recommendations to prevent food risks

“This disease, whose origin is most often food, is potentially serious for young children, says France Bleu about the SHU. It is a complication of a episode of diarrhea that is often bloodywhich can cause acute renal failure”.

The authorities are renewing prevention recommendations, including: hand washing should be systematic before meal preparation; meats, especially minced beef, must be thoroughly cooked; raw milk, cheeses made from raw milk and dairy products made from raw milk should not be consumed by children under 5 years of age.