Monday, May 30, 2011

I Survived The Killer Cucumber In Infected Europe - USA Next ?

This T Shirt from Zazzle is designed to create awareness of the risks posed by E. Coli infected cucumbers across Europe. At time of writing 10 18 fatalities reported in Germany and hundreds ill with Hemolytic-uremic Syndrome (HUS), causing kidney problems. The outbreak is not over and the outlook is that the situation could be worse before it is contained. If you have fears about cucumber consumption locally please check with your local or national health authority for guidance.

Here's an update from the UK Telegraph.

What is noteworthy is that the infection could cross the Atlantic from Europe to the USA.

It emerged last night that the food bug has struck two Americans who had recently travelled to Hamburg. Both are expected to survive but experts warned that the bacteria could be exported to the US.

The T Shirt below is designed to raise awareness of the threat posed by this mutant E. coli strain with a cucumber as the agent of infection; it features a photograph of an (uninfected) cucumber with cartoon face of eyes and eyebrows conveying fear and threat. Customizable - change the text as required in your own language. Click on the image for a bigger picture and more information.

E Coli and HUS Kidney Failure Threat Cucumber Health Risk