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October 18, 2026 · Industry Watch

France sees rise in HUS cases

Pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome cases have surpassed 100 in France during 2025.

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France has recorded more than 100 cases of pediatric hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) in 2025. This serious condition can develop following an E. coli infection and has resulted in one death this year.

According to data reported to Santé publique France and shared by Food Safety News, there have been 109 reported cases so far. This marks an increase from the 87 cases recorded in 2024.

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