196 people fell sick during E coli outbreak linked to salad
The outbreak resulted in two deaths, 196 cases, and 126 hospitalisations.
Major supermarkets and food manufacturers recalled numerous sandwich, wrap, and salad products in June 2024 due to contamination fears.
Of the total cases in 2024, there were seven deaths, and children aged 1 to 4 years were disproportionately affected.
UKHSA and the Food Standards Agency are collaborating to understand the reasons behind the rise in STEC cases and implement public health protection measures.
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