Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far

Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far. The development was reported by BBC.

Salmonella outbreak: Latest Details

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently declared a national outbreak, external of salmonella food poisoning after one person died and hundreds more fell ill with the bug. Although not yet proven, imported eggs or products containing them are the leading suspects as to the cause.

Evidence also suggests people caught the bug while eating out, rather than at home – with catering and food services such as restaurants or cafes likely to play a part.

Salmonella are a family of bacteria that typically live harmlessly in the digestive tract of animals including cattle, pigs and chicken – which is why eggs and poultry are among foods commonly associated with the infection.