WHO: E. coli outbreak may be from super-toxic new strain

E. coli is spreading all over Europe. Already 18 people have died and over 1,600 have been sick by it. They're unable to pinpoint the food that started it all, but their idea is raw tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce. 500 victims have developed kidney failures. Previous outbreaks have E. coli have affected children and old people, but this time it's the adults, especially women, that are being affected by the disease. There may be some new cases to occur in the next few days, but they're doing the best they can to treat these people and prevent others from getting sick too.

I always used to say that my mom was paranoid when she'd get nervous about what food we were eating, but now I see why. It can be very dangerous if it's not in the right condition or not cleaned properly. I hope that they're able to treat these people and help them get better. I especially hope that this doesn't somehow spread to the United States and affect people living here.
http://http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43248315/ns/health-food_safety/