ecoli outbreak uk

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

Urgent warning issued as one person killed in UK following E.coli outbreak

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One person has died following an E.coli outbreak in the UK, health officials have confirmed. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) the affected person died in Scotland. This came as the result of a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak in the UK, which has been linked to some unpasteurised cheeses. A total … Read more