Austria hit by Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria outbreaks

  • Officials in Austria are investigating three different outbreaks caused by Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria
  • The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) reported the source of the Salmonella outbreak has been identified but the vehicle of infection for the E. coli and Listeria outbreaks are still unknown
  • Investigations into all the foodborne outbreaks were carried out by AGES, the Federal Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Protection (BMASGK) and state authorities