Foodborne outbreaks: managing the risks

The deadly outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection in Germany raised fears and questions about food safety in well-regulated countries. In an interview with the WHO Bulletin, the Director of Food Safety at WHO discusses measures to be taken during outbreaks of foodborne illness to manage the risk of harm to the population.
Outbreaks of E. coli O104:H4 infection in Europe