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Food Standards Agency explains E Coli

A THIRD company has recalled a product as a "precautionary measure" due to a possible deadly E. coli outbreak.

"Sandwich manufacturers are taking a precautionary measure to recall various sandwiches, wraps, subs and rolls ... to identify the cause of an ongoing outbreak caused by Shiga toxin-producing E.coli .My feet swell when I go on holiday to hot climate - it makes me distressed Earlier this month, UKHSA confirmed at least 37 people had been admitted to hospital following the E. coli outbreak, which it believed to be linked to food.E. coli are a diverse group of bacteria that are normally harmless and live in the intestines of humans and animals.Some patients, mainly children, may develop hemolytic uraemic syndrome, which is a serious life-threatening condition resulting in kidney failure.

"Following investigations by the FSA and UKHSA regulators, a number of manufacturers in the supply chain are taking precautionary measures and issuing a recall notice for a small number of products. Symptoms can appear anywhere from one to ten days after exposure but usually appear around three to four days after exposure.

Store uncooked and cooked meats on different plates, and avoid all contact between raw and cooked meats

 

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