E. coli: EU bans Egyptian seeds after fenugreek link

The EU has banned the import of some Egyptian seeds and beans after fenugreek was linked to the E. coli outbreaks in Germany and France.

The European Food Safety Authority linked a batch of fenugreek seeds to outbreaks which claimed 49 lives.

Imports of seeds and beans "for sprouting" will be frozen until 31 October, EU officials said
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