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 associated with sheep meat and lamb liver being consumed raw, other genetically related cases were found across the UK. The

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Researchers have looked into possible reasons for Scotland recording more E. coli O157 infections than England and Wales.

Based on yearly reports from public health agencies, the rate of clinical E. coli O157 infection is higher in Scotland.

Results from national cattle surveys in Scotland, England, and Wales in 2014 and 2015

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Scientists from a food research center in Wales are handing out fridge thermometers as part of a food safety research project.

Researchers from the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University will be giving out thermometers during the Amgueddfa Cymru Food Festival in Cardiff on Sept. 9.

As part of the

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