WHO says E. coli strain responsible for European outbreak is new strain never detected before

[Keith Millea]

I am looking forward to Monsanto launching their new variety of cucumber and bean sprout both of which are engineered to be resistant to EHEC strain of e coli. hock:

From the local article that I posted,it mentions that it is the seed that is mostly found contaminated,not unhealthy growing conditions.So,there could actually be a Monsanto angle here.

Contaminated seed is usually the source of salmonella tainting in sprouts, the state said.

Salmonella and E. coli can flourish in the warm, moist indoor environment in which seeds are sprouted. Or, the seed can become contaminated before it is bought by sprouters.