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E. Coli

KZN and Western Cape water woes under control, for now, ahead of  festive season
The Green Guardian
/ 5 December 2024

KZN and Western Cape water woes under control, for now, ahead of  festive season

Both Durban and Cape Town are enjoying some respite from high levels of E.Coli in beach water

By Lyse Comins
Durban businesses warn of ‘severe’ economic losses due to ongoing beach closures
Article
/ 25 October 2023

Durban businesses warn of ‘severe’ economic losses due to ongoing beach closures

The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged eThekwini to partner with the private sector to fix its ageing water infrastructure

By Lyse Comins
R10m to fix Durban sewage plant
Article
/ 31 May 2019

R10m to fix Durban sewage plant

There are other costs. The waste has sunk to the bottom of the harbour and E coli levels are dangerous, which means businesses are hurting

By Paddy Harper
Your toilet is cleaner than the kitchen – health study
Article
/ 16 September 2014

Your toilet is cleaner than the kitchen – health study

A new study has found that your kitchen counter is more likely to be contaminated by disease-causing bacteria than the handle of your toilet.

By Staff Reporter
Durban beaches fall short on quality
Article
/ 8 September 2012

Durban beaches fall short on quality

Eighty percent of Durban beach water that was tested during the past year did not meet South African water standards according to a new report.

By Sapa
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Article
/ 6 July 2011

Russia bans Egyptian seeds linked to E. coli outbreak

Russia banned has certain Egyptian seeds including fenugreek, after they were linked them to the deadly E. coli outbreaks in Germany and France.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 June 2011

German officials see no E. coli fault at organic farm

German officials say they don’t expect to take legal action against the farm for causing an E. coli outbreak that has killed at least 31 people.

By Brian Rohan
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Article
/ 10 June 2011

Germany’s E. coli accusations sprout producer outrage

The EU’s health commissioner has criticised Germany for rushing out "premature conclusions" about the source of a mass E. coli outbreak.

By Peter Walker and Adam Gabbatt
E. coli: It’s the sprouts, says Germany
Article
/ 10 June 2011

E. coli: It’s the sprouts, says Germany

New data shows that bean sprouts are the most likely source of the outbreak of E. coli that has killed 30 people so far, Germany said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
Cucumbers back on radar in E. coli outbreak
Article
/ 9 June 2011

Cucumbers back on radar in E. coli outbreak

Cucumbers were back on the radar of German health authorities as the possible cause of an E. coli outbreak in Europe.

By Juergen Baetz
Germany holds breath as worst of E. coli outbreak passes
Article
/ 8 June 2011

Germany holds breath as worst of E. coli outbreak passes

Germany says the worst of a killer bacteria outbreak spread by salad vegetables may be over as EU officials meet for urgent talks on the crisis.

By Deborah Cole
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Article
/ 7 June 2011

E. coli outbreak: Bean sprouts may not be to blame

An organic farm in Germany tests negative so far for bacterium, throwing source of contamination into doubt once more.

By Staff Reporter
Germany probes sprouts as possible E. coli source
Article
/ 6 June 2011

Germany probes sprouts as possible E. coli source

German authorities on Monday conducted tests on locally grown sprouts suspected of being the source of an E. coli outbreak that has killed 22 people.

By Francis Curta
Germany: E. coli outbreak ‘stabilising’
Article
/ 3 June 2011

Germany: E. coli outbreak ‘stabilising’

A puzzling E. coli outbreak that has killed at least 18 people appears to be stabilising, a senior German doctor said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
Source of killer bacteria in Germany remains unidentified
Article
/ 1 June 2011

Source of killer bacteria in Germany remains unidentified

The number of people sickened by a mysterious killer bacteria grew on Wednesday, two weeks after the outbreak in Germany.

By Francis Curta

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