Danish cucumber does not contain E. coli: health authorities

 Danish cucumbers don't contain the harmful E. coli bacteria believed to be triggering an outbreak of severe intestinal infections in northern Europe, Danish well being authorities stated Tuesday.

Tests conducted over the weekend confirmed the cucumbers contained no traces of the bacteria, Denmark's Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) said in a statement.

"There is absolutely nothing to suggest Danish cucumbers as the source of the significant E. coli outbreak that has affected a lot of patients in Germany, Denmark and Sweden amongst other countries," the DVFA stated.

The DVFA said it analyzed samples from two Danish producers, following German authorities suspected their vegetables of becoming the source of the outbreak. But the recent tests confirm they are not responsible for the contamination.

However, the DVFA advises consumers not to eat raw tomato, lettuce and cucumber from Germany, and cucumber from Spain, and continues to monitor the scenario.

According to Denmark's National Serum Institute, you will find 14 confirmed circumstances, and up to 26 suspected cases in Denmark.Danish cucumber does not contain E. coli: health authorities

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