An outbreak of E. coli O157 Verotoxin-producing E. coli (VETC) which sickened 22 people at the SSE Hydro concert venue in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier this year was caused by undercooked beef burgers, according to a report from the Public Health Protection Unit, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The report states
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New Illnesses Bring Scottish E. Coli Outbreak to 21 Sick
An additional six cases of E. coli have been linked to burgers eaten at the Glasgow Hydro arena, bringing the total number ill to 21. The cases first began appearing several weeks ago. Some attendees who ate burgers at the arena between Jan. 17 and Jan. 19 have fallen ill
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15 Infected in Scottish E. Coli Outbreak
Another four cases of E coli O157 have been reported in connection to events on Jan. 17-19 at the SSE Hydro arena in Glasgow, bringing the total case count up to 15. Health officials believe the illnesses may be linked to contaminated burgers and are asking that anyone who attended
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11 Ill in Scottish E. Coli Outbreak
At least 11 people are now known to be ill with E. coli O157:H7 after visiting Glasgow’s Hydro stadium, according to the BBC. Health officials say the burgers were consumed at events between Jan. 17-25. Anyone who attended recent events at the stadium and then became ill is advised
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Seven Sick With E. Coli From Scottish Arena
The health board in West Central Scotland is investigating seven cases of E. coli O157 possibly linked to burgers from the SSE Hydro arena in Glasgow. The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) issued a statement Friday alerting anyone who attended events at the Hydro between Jan. 17 and Jan.
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E. coli O157:H7 Kills 8-Year-Old Scottish Girl
The National Health Service in the United Kingdom does not yet know the source of an infection of E. coli O157:H7 that resulted in the death of an 8-year-old Scottish girl. The deceased Rachel Shaw recently returned from visiting her father, 34-year old Adam Shaw in the United States, where
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