An outbreak of Super-bacteria got from green vegetables harvested in European countries, especially in German, and it has spread to some other countries. Spanish farmers blamed on a mislead report of the causes of its infection. Farmers in Spain attribute their bankruptcy to irresponsible words spoken by German officials. The causes are yet to be clarified but seem to have to do with a strain of cucumber itself, said a German official in a press conference. Production in farms of Europe recently made closures foreseeing bigger losses in their businesses. A great deal of economic damage seems to be certain.
The USA still keeps importing green vegetables as usual. “My cucumbers are healthy and harmless but the matter of dealing this issue is so inappropriate as to make so much damage on our income,” said one of the farmers in Spain. The truck was fully occupied with abundant vegetables that were not able to be sold out.
However, Russia seems reluctant to help European economy as the government is cautious of getting poisoned food and is trying to prevent Russian people from losing their life. Russia has cut all contracts regarding an import of fresh vegetables. The World Trade Organization officials of Europe showed despondency and outraged feelings. However this time their counterparts showed quite a determined attitude.
Without knowing the exact cause for the contaminated foods, there are no proper medicines prepared. Allegedly Russia looks forward to finding the cause and will decide what to do about the issue. They hinted that they might be considering a full stop to the trade of green vegetables with other countries.
Until now 18 people were reported to be killed from this case. Twelve countries were infected. A couple of Americans also got ill while they were on the trip to Germany. They now spend their days on a hospital in US. Europe is now stuck and sees no outlet to exporting their vegetables around the world.
Thirty six people were sent to hospital on suspicion of having E. coli. A woman in her 50’s passed away during her stay in the hospital. She and others are found out to have been in Germany for days or weeks lately. Re-exporting agricultural products, obtained from Germany, to other countries is likely to spread the disease further and would bring more agonies.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/06/03/europe.e.coli/index.html?npt=NP1
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