No E. coli contamination in organic carrots in UAE, confirms ministry

Published Nov 29, 2024

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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCE) in the UAE has announced that organic carrots contaminated with E. coli bacteria are not available in the country's markets. This announcement was made in collaboration with local food control authorities, following reports of an E. coli outbreak in the US. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating the outbreak, which has resulted in one death and 15 hospitalizations across 18 states. E. coli infections, often spread through contaminated food or water, can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, and fever, and can lead to more severe complications like kidney damage, especially in children and the elderly.

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Dubai: UAE markets are free of organic carrots contaminated with E. coli bacteria, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCE) announced on Friday. “#MOCCEAUAE, in coordination with local food control authorities, confirms that organic carrots contaminated with E. coli O121:H19 are not in UAE markets,” the ministry said in a statement issued on social media. The Ministry said in collaboration with relevant authorities, it remains committed to ensuring the safety and quality of food in the market, meeting all health and technical standards. The federal authority in charge of food safety issued the assurance of safety following recent reports about US health officials investigating E. coli outbreaks linked to organic carrots. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 infections linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots ...

Source: Gulfnews