1) What is E.Coli?
According to the WHO, E. coli is a bacterium (which can be found in ground meat and raw milk) that can cause serious foodborne illness. After 3 to 4 days of contamination, the specialists observed “abdominal cramps and diarrhea which, in some cases, progresses to bloody diarrhea (hemorrhagic colitis)” as well as “fever and vomiting”.
2) The children and the elderly concerned
It mainly affects the kidneys of children and “can have catastrophic consequences”, explains doctor Lionel Barrand, medical biologist quoted by the Parisian. And for good reason, says the WHO, “the infection can progress to a life-threatening form“. Same thing for the elderly, who are more vulnerable. Adults who generally recover in about ten days, must nevertheless consult a doctor in the event of severe symptoms.
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3) A gigantic epidemic
It is “the largest epidemic“, indicates an epidemiologist from Public Health France at the microphone of France Info, this March 31. Le Parisien reports that a count “has made it possible to identify 41 serious cases and 34 others are being evaluated. These 75 cases were identified in 12 regions of metropolitan France, mainly in Hauts-de-France (16 cases), in New Aquitaine (11 cases), in Pays de la Loire (10 cases) and in Île-de-France. -France (9 cases)”. In addition, two children died.
4) What product should you be wary of?
The General Directorate of Health confirms that these are pizzas from the Fraîch’Up range by Buitoni (16 references in all). According to the Parisian, he“sells 100,000 to 150,000 boxes a week“. Do not consume any products dating from before March 18. To get a refund: contact the brand’s consumer service on 0.800. 22.32.42.
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