Scientists have revealed that lettuce contaminated by animal waste during flooding was the likely vehicle of infection in an E. coli outbreak in 2022.
In September 2022, a large outbreak of STEC O157:H7 was identified in the United Kingdom. It was one of the biggest E. coli outbreaks since the early
Continue Reading Heavy rainfall played a role in the 2022 UK E. coli outbreak
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 to the burden of infection in North East England. There has also been no reduction in the proportion of travel-associated
Continue Reading Travel abroad linked to large share of infections in English region
Researchers have provided details about one of the largest Cryptosporidium outbreaks in England in recent years.
The outbreak of Cryptosporidium parvum was associated with a multi-day lamb petting event in the south-west of England in 2023. The primary hypothesis was that exposure to lambs within designated petting pens was the source of Cryptosporidium.
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A study has found a low incidence of Salmonella and E. coli in flour in England, but researchers have stressed the importance of consumer awareness in avoiding infections.
Scientists looked at potential contamination of raw flour and raw flour-based products, such as pancake/batter mixes, with Salmonella, generic E. coli, and
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More than 35 people have fallen sick in an E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom.
The Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak has had 36 cases across the UK since November 2023.
Patient interviews have identified raisins from Turkey as a potential source, and the Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Continue Reading Officials probe raisins link in UK E. coli outbreak
One person has died in an E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom linked to salad leaves.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) identified two people in England who died within 28 days of being infected with the outbreak strain. Based on information from health service clinicians, only one death is likely
Continue Reading One death and 7 HUS cases in UK E. coli outbreak
The number of people sick in an E. coli outbreak linked to salad leaves has exceeded 250.
There have been 256 confirmed patients in the Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O145 outbreak since late May.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland, and Public Health Wales are investigating the
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The number of people sick in an E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom has passed 200.
There have been 211 confirmed patients in the Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O145 outbreak since late May.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland, and Public Health Wales are investigating
Continue Reading Salad link as UK E. coli outbreak sickens 200
Public health agencies across the United Kingdom are searching for the source of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in less than two weeks.
There have been 113 confirmed cases in the Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O145 outbreak since May 25.
The UK Health Security
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Meat products made from ground (minced) beef were suspected to be behind a serious E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom in 2023, according to a recent report.
In June 2023, an outbreak of severe gastrointestinal symptoms caused by a rare type of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) was detected by
Continue Reading Uncommon E. coli outbreak in UK linked to beef
