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Pathogenic bacteria intercepted at Shenzhen customs

Xinhua, June 8, 2016 Adjust font size:

Customs officials have intercepted a batch of lethal bacteria in the southern metropolis of Shenzhen, local authorities said Tuesday.

A total of 280 containers filled with Listeria monocytogenes, a foodborne pathogenic bacterium that could lead to death, were discovered on a passenger intending to enter Shenzhen of Guangdong Province last week, according to customs staff.

The passenger said he was unaware of what was in the bottles and that he was entrusted by another person to take the bottles in.

The case has been transferred to local quarantine authorities. Endi