experts are advising people to steer clear of uncooked vegetables. >> we're advising people, especially in north germany, not to eat raw tomatoes, cucumbers, and green salad. we think this is just -- we think this is justified, considering the for quick nature of the list. >> over 450 cases have been reported so far. authorities think the outbreak may be receding. but they're telling germans to be extra careful. >> it is important in this extreme situation that we pay close attention to hygiene. effort and vegetables in particular should be thoroughly washed -- fruit and vegetables should be thoroughly washed. >> the bacteria has already claimed its first victims. three people are believed to have died from the infection. >>> another powerful storm system has descended on the central portion of the united states, killing at least 12 people, just days after a massive tornado ripped through the region. 80 people died in oklahoma and there are deaths in kansas and arkansas. authorities have issued new warnings for joplin, missouri, which was devastated sunday, when a huge tornado struck ki