The European Union Agriculture Ministers are meeting in Luxembourg today to discuss the deadly E. coli outbreak in Germany, and its economic impact. The Ministers will discuss aid for farmers who are not able to sell their vegetables due to growing consumer fears over the outbreak. Russia has banned all vegetables from the EU. The cause of the E. coli outbreak in Germany remains a mystery after officials ruled out organic sprouts as the culprit. Officials have also ruled out lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers from Spain. The E. coli outbreak is the deadliest in modern history. Nearly all the victims are German.
News On AIR | June 7, 2011 1:24 PM
EU Agriculture Ministers meeting in Luxembourg today