2024: From bongkrekic acid and botulism to Italy’s Salmonella surprise
— OPINION — Hands-up if you had bongkrekic acid, botulism, and supplements on your bingo card as being the things that would cause significant outbreaks in 2024. It is fair to say, I didn’t. This year...
View ArticleScientists show how UK E. coli outbreak was traced to lettuce
Scientists have detailed the process of linking a major E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom to lettuce. In May 2024, public health agencies and laboratories identified an increase in stool...
View ArticleLow patient recall of raw milk cheese in UK E. coli outbreak
Only two people reported eating raw milk cheese in the initial stages of an E. coli outbreak investigation that was later traced to such a product. It is unclear whether this was because of poor...
View ArticleAPHA involved in 20 E. coli and Cryptosporidium outbreaks
Seven E. coli and 13 Cryptosporidium outbreak investigations in England and Wales required APHA assistance in 2024, according to a recent report. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) was part of...
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