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2011 Germany E. coli O104:H4 outbreak

A novel strain of Escherichia coli O104:H4 bacteria caused a serious outbreak of foodborne illness focused in northern Germany in May through June 2011. Wikipedia
Deaths: 53
Start date: May 1, 2011
Bacteria strain: Escherichia coli O104:H4
Confirmed cases: 3,950
First outbreak: Aachen, Germany
Severe cases: 800
Source: Contaminated organic fenugreek sprouts