No Increased Risk of HUS Following Outbreak in France, Says German Bundestag Committee
Berlin, Germany – July 22, 2025 – German authorities have announced that there is no increased risk to public health in Germany stemming from a recent outbreak of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) reported in France. This reassuring statement comes from the Committee on Food, Agriculture, and Consumer Protection of the German Bundestag, following a review of the available information.
The committee was informed about the HUS cases that emerged in France, which are often associated with certain types of E. coli bacteria. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is a serious condition that can affect the kidneys and blood. Public health officials in both countries have been closely monitoring the situation to assess any potential for cross-border transmission or impact on German consumers.
After careful evaluation of the epidemiological data and the nature of the French outbreak, the committee has concluded that the current situation does not pose an elevated threat to the German population. This assessment is based on a thorough understanding of food safety measures and import controls currently in place within Germany and the European Union.
While specific details regarding the source or exact cause of the French outbreak were not elaborated upon in the announcement, the committee’s statement implies that the identified risk factors, if any, have been effectively managed or do not present a direct pathway to German consumers. This could be due to rigorous border checks, specific sourcing of affected products, or the absence of relevant trade routes between the affected French regions and Germany for the implicated food items.
The German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Germany’s public health agency, are understood to be in continuous communication with their French counterparts to share information and ensure coordinated responses to any foodborne illness outbreaks. The Bundestag committee’s affirmation underscores the effectiveness of these collaborative efforts and Germany’s robust food safety framework.
German consumers are always advised to practice good food hygiene, including thorough washing of hands and produce, and proper cooking of meat, to minimize the risk of foodborne illnesses. Further updates or specific recommendations will be issued by the relevant authorities should the situation evolve.
Kein erhöhtes Risiko nach HUS-Aufkommen in Frankreich
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