Brain-eating parasite found in salad bags as food poisoning cases rise
- Public health officials reported on June 27, 2024, a significant rise in food poisoning cases in England, reaching decade-high levels.
- This surge prompted investigations into causes, including a study revealing that over 4 percent of ready-to-eat salad leaves were contaminated with Toxoplasma gondii.
- Health experts, including Dr. Sakshi Joshi, advised thorough cooking, proper refrigeration, washing produce, and hygiene to prevent infection from bacteria like Salmonella, Campylobacter, and norovirus.
- Dr. Joshi stressed the importance of promptly seeking medical attention if you experience persistent vomiting and excessive diarrhea that leads to dehydration and prevents you from retaining fluids or food.
- The contamination findings suggest increased food safety vigilance is needed, especially as toxoplasmosis can cause serious complications for pregnant people and the immunocompromised.
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