E. Coli bacteria on Organic Vegetables

In Germany, a reported 16 people have died after being infected by a chain of E.Coli. E. Coli are gut bacteria, but a certain strain called STEC carry genes for a toxin that attacks capillaries in the gut. This causes bloody diarrhoea and starts the clotting system, blocking capillaries and other organs. STEC is carried by cattle who dont get attacked wby the toxin. The most common victims are children who got it from beef or water infected by cattle faeces. The outbreak in Germany is rare, but the European Union Center for Disease Prevention and Control in Stockholm reported an increase in E.Coli infections since 2008. If the strain travels through cattle faeces, researchers weren't surprised because cow manure is used mainly to fertilize organic crops. Many other reports have shown a higher presence of E.coli on organic vegetables.

I think that since E.coli, in this case could lead to other problems that people should somehow try to prevent this. Maybe manure could be tested for E.coli bacteria and if positive be thrown away or treated for it. If possible, organic vegetables could just be washed extra well before distribution. E.coli can probably get nasty and if it has killed people and a spread is going around then, something should be done to stop it if they know the source.