Public Health Wales has advised farmers holding lamb-feeding events to limit offering close contact with animals.
The advice was issued after a report on a large Cryptosporidium outbreak among people
Researchers have identified handling of freshwater fish as the key risk factor in an outbreak in Hong Kong.
Invasive Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection caused by Sequence Type 283 (ST283)
Researchers have been unable to find the original source in a Welsh Shigella outbreak that affected more than 50 people.
In February 2023, 52 cases of gastrointestinal illness were reported
Researchers have detailed the first E. coli O103 outbreak in England traced to raw milk cheese.
In June 2022, routine microbiological surveillance at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) identified
Scientists have detailed the process of linking a major E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom to lettuce.
In May 2024, public health agencies and laboratories identified an increase in
A Cryptosporidium outbreak in Sweden in late 2023 was found to be caused by contaminated kale mixed salad from salad bars in grocery stores.
The outbreak was caused by a
A bacterium closely related to E. coli caused an outbreak in China in 2023 but the probable contaminated food source was not identified. Researchers believe it to represent the first
An investigation into related Salmonella infections in the United Kingdom has revealed multiple vehicles and pathways of infection.
Following an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium in Wales in 2021, which was
Researchers have suggested ways to improve analysis to help with source attribution and Campylobacter outbreak investigations.
The standard method of Campylobacter detection is through culture, though feasibility constraints usually result
International travel is a major risk factor for developing a range of infections, according to a study in a region of England.
Scientists found illness after travel abroad contributes substantially
Researchers have revealed that almost 100 people fell sick in a Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe melon toward the end of 2023.
In September 2023, the UK Health Security Agency
Researchers say current guidance on excluding children with E. coli from childcare does not need to be changed despite the recording of more non-O157 cases.
According to the researchers, excluding
