E. coli Outbreak in the UK Linked to Nationally Distributed Food Item

113 cases reported across the UK with infections ranging from young children to the elderly; further cases expected as investigations continue.

• UK Health Security Agency indicates a single outbreak likely tied to a widely sold food product.
• Cases span England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with the majority in England.
• Symptoms include severe diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and fever, with some hospitalizations.
• Environmental health officials warn of increased outbreaks due to staff shortages.
• Public urged to practice good hygiene and avoid preparing food when symptomatic.

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