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Tragic E.coli Outbreak Claims Life of 12-Year-Old

6/20/2025

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A tragic food poisoning outbreak in northern France has claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl, while seven other children are hospitalized. Centered in Saint-Quentin, the outbreak began on June 12, with symptoms pointing to E.coli bacteria, which can cause severe complications like acute kidney failure. The search for the source continues.

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Story summary

A tragic food poisoning outbreak in northern France has claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl, while seven other children are hospitalized. Centered in Saint-Quentin, the outbreak began on June 12, with symptoms pointing to E.coli bacteria, which can cause severe complications like acute kidney failure. The search for the source continues.