German agricultural authorities on Sunday evening said bean sprouts might have caused the Escherichia coli bacterial scare.
The agricultural ministry in the German state of Lower Saxony reported a bean-sprout farm tested positive for E. Coli, and deliveries of that product had been tied to several restaurants where diners suffered infections. At a news conference, they said a farm employee had been infected with the bacteria, and the farm has been shut down.
Full story: Germany names new E. Coli Suspect: Bean sprouts