Spinach imported from Italy is believed to be the source of more than 50 Yersinia enterocolitica infections reported in various areas of Sweden and Denmark in March. Testing of the suspect batches was not carried out but other investigations implicated the imported spinach. Advice from authorities: wash leafy greens before consumption. Read more
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