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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 the rise in infections. In total, 147 people are sick in England, 27 in Wales and 35 in Scotland.



Northern Ireland has two patients, who likely acquired their infections in England. Patients have been recorded in most age groups, with the majority being young adults. Based on information from 160 cases, at least 67 were admitted to hospital.

UKHSA warned that the numbers of confirmed cases are expected to rise as further samples undergo whole genome sequencing. Trish Mannes, incident director at UKHSA, said: “We would like to thank all the cases who have provided information that has enabled us, through epidemiological analysis of questionnaire data and food tracing investigations, to narrow down the likely food product linked to this outbreak.” Salad-containing products recalled The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are also involved in the outbreak investigation, which has seen Samworth Brothers and Greencore Group recall a range of products sold at a variety of retailers as a precautionary measure.

Samworth Brothers Manton Wood recalled various Tesco and One Stop sandwiches and wraps with dates of June 16 and 17 because of possible contaminat.

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