Salmonella cases reach highest levels in a decade
- Salmonella and Campylobacter infections have reached their highest level in a decade, showing a 17.1% rise from 2023 to 2024, according to the UK Health Security Agency .
- Campylobacter cases increased from 60,055 in 2023 to 70,352 in 2024, while Salmonella infections rose from 8,872 cases to 10,388 cases in the same period.
- Dr. James Cooper from the Food Standards Agency stated they are analyzing the rise in infections to protect public health.
- The UKHSA urged the public to take precautions to avoid infections and outlined hygiene practices to prevent spread.
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Salmonella wave in England. According to data published by UKHSA, the UK Department of Health and Social Assistance, only 2024 cases would have exceeded 10,000. The number is the highest of the decade (later 8,000 in 2015 follow). The UKHSA has raised the alarm. Although in the majority of cases it may be food poisoning, in subjects more at risk could also be lethal and lead to death. Salmonella contract by eating foods contaminated with bacteri…
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The UK Health Security Agency warned there has been a significant rise in campylobacter and salmonella infections as millions across the country have been told to take extra precautions

New salmonella warning as infections hit highest level in a decade
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned of an increase in campylobacter and salmonella infections across England
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