The natural way to protect against E coli.

The recent outbreak of E coli accross Europe is a new strain, and is proveing difficult to trace. So what can we do ourselves to protect us against this deadly disease. Natural cures may provide some answers. Wash all salad, fruit and vegetables before consuming. If eating fruits like apples then peal the fruit first. The most important thing is to maintain a high standard of hygene, wash hands after visiting the toilet, and before preparing food, as well as when hands are dirty.
Some natural plants and herbs may provide some protection against E coli, such as garlic, cinnoman, cloves, and rose petal oil.