By Ragnhild Kjetland -
Jun 18, 2011 5:06 AM ETThe aggressive 0104:H4 E. coli bacteria strain has been found in a brook in Frankfurt, Deutsche Presse-Agentur reported, citing an unidentified spokesman from the Hesse state Environment Ministry.
Jun 18, 2011 5:06 AM ETThe aggressive 0104:H4 E. coli bacteria strain has been found in a brook in Frankfurt, Deutsche Presse-Agentur reported, citing an unidentified spokesman from the Hesse state Environment Ministry.
The brook is not connected to the drinking water supply so there is no danger of contamination, DPA said.
Two farms bordering on the brook, which have used the water to irrigate potatoes, sugar beets and starch potatoes, have now been forbidden to use the water, DPA said. It is unclear how the bacteria ended up in the brook and the results of tests should be ready within two to three days, DPA said
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