The outbreak has left 62 people needing 62 people across the UK.
It is being linked to imported rocket salad from Mediterranean countries.
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GETTY IMAGESThe health authority have confirmed 151 cases of E. coli 0157 strain across Britain with more being reported in the south west of England.
Dr Isabel Oliver, director of PHE’s field epidemiology service, said: “PHE has been working to establish the cause of the outbreak and has identified that several of the affected individuals ate mixed salad leaves including rocket leaves prior to becoming unwell.
“Currently, the source of the outbreak is not confirmed”
Dr Isabel Oliver
“Currently, the source of the outbreak is not confirmed and remains under investigation; we are not ruling out other food items as a potential source.”
PHE have told shoppers that until the source of the outbreak is traced they should take steps to prevent the spread of the illness.
Tips include washing hands before preparing meals, washing soiled clothing, not sharing towels, cleaning cooking areas thoroughly and not coming into contact with faeces.
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“All food sample results to date have been negative for E.coli O157, but it’s important to be aware that where food has been contaminated with E.coli O157, it is not always possible to identify the bacteria on food testing.
“As an additional precautionary measure, we have advised a small number of wholesalers to cease adding some imported rocket leaves to their mixed salad products pending further investigations.”
[Source:- Stuff]
