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UK’s e.coli outbreak and why specific meal deal food item poses danger

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The UK is dealing with an alarming outbreak of a rare strain of E. Coli, which has already affected more than 200 people. The source of this diarrhoea-causing bug is believed to be contaminated salad leaves, particularly a type of butterhead lettuce known as Apollo.  Despite efforts by food safety chiefs, the exact method of … Read more

UK hit by outbreak of infection that causes ‘severe bloody diarrhoea’ and hospitalisations

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Health experts in the UK have issued an urgent warning amid an outbreak of a bacterial infection that can lead to “severe bloody diarrhoea” and dangerous complications. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed 113 recorded cases of E. coli, believing it could be caused by a nationally distributed food item. Testing of samples … Read more