Distribution of E. coli (log cfu/g) enumerated on basil (A) and coriander (B) originating from Belgium (w), Israel (○) and Cyprus (△) (detection limit 1.0 log cfu/g). Closed symbols indicate samples positive for Salmonella and/or STEC (presence of stx and eae). The sampling period is indicated above the figure (n = number of samples positive for generic E. coli). One basil sample originating from Cyprus (week 37) exceeded countable numbers (TNTC) and was not displayed