Eleven people have been sickened in a severe Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak in France linked to raw milk cheese.
Nine hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) cases in adults have been confirmed by the National Reference Center for E. coli. HUS is a severe complication associated with E. coli infections that causes kidney failure.
Investigations by Santé publique France, the National Reference Centre for E. coli, the General Directorate of Food (DGAL) and General Directorate of Health (DGS) tracked illnesses to the consumption of Morbier cheeses made from raw milk produced by the company Perrin-Vermot.
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