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Government issues update on salmonella outbreak as hundreds fall ill
Health officials say the risk to the public remains low as investigators trace three Salmonella Enteritidis clusters to imported eggs.
- Health officials are investigating three Salmonella Enteritidis clusters in England that have caused 549 cases and two deaths, with investigations identifying links to imported eggs.
- The UKHSA and the FSA are analyzing the clusters, which include 322 cases from the t5.9411 group, 186 from the t0.24068 group, and 41 from the t5.9765 group spanning over a year.
- Professor Ian Young, chief scientific adviser for the FSA, stated, "There is no evidence that UK-produced eggs are affected," while emphasizing that thorough cooking and hygiene remain the best protection.
- Hannah Charles, lead epidemiologist at UKHSA, noted that Salmonella samples are routinely analyzed using Whole genome sequencing to identify outbreaks quickly. Vulnerable individuals should consume raw eggs only if marked British Lion or Laid in Britain.
- Despite the clusters, officials maintain that the overall risk to the public remains low. Most Salmonella infections result in mild symptoms, though severe illness including sepsis and hospitalisation can occur in vulnerable populations.
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