One person dead and more than 200 ill in UK salmonella outbreak
Summary
One person has died and over 200 people have become sick in the UK due to a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs. Health officials are investigating the source and working with other European countries to understand how the outbreak began.Key Facts
- 207 people across the UK have fallen ill, from babies under one year to 90-year-olds.
- The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found the outbreak is linked to imported eggs, not UK-produced eggs or poultry.
- One person has died, but details are not yet public due to ongoing investigations.
- Some people were seriously ill, with two cases involving bloodstream infections, needing hospital treatment.
- All cases are connected to the same salmonella strain, identified through genetic testing.
- Most cases are in England, with the highest numbers in London and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- Investigations include interviews with 114 affected people and tracking food businesses linked to multiple cases.
- The agency advises people to wash hands thoroughly, cook food completely, and avoid handling food if sick.
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