Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) can be spread through consumption of contaminated water and food. EHEC can cause intestinal bleeding and serious complications such as haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) in some infected people.
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Publications
- E. coli O157:H7 in Meat Products (Food Safety Focus 10th Issue, May 2007)
- E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Associated with Bagged Fresh Spinach in the US (Food Safety Focus 3rd Issue, October 2006)