In 2024, England recorded a 26% increase in cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, amounting to 2,544 confirmed cases, including 564 from the dangerous O157 strain. Two deaths were reported, with young children aged 1 to 4 significantly impacted. Experts suggest that contaminated salad leaves are primarily responsible, although beef and fruit may also be involved. Health officials recommend enhanced food hygiene practices, such as proper cooking and refrigeration, to mitigate risks. In the U.S., 48 million people are affected by foodborne illnesses annually, with vulnerable groups at higher risk for severe outcomes.
In 2024, England reported a 26% increase in Shiga toxin-producing E. coli cases, totaling 2,544, with young children particularly affected by strain O157.
Experts attribute the rise in E. coli cases largely to contaminated salad leaves, with beef and fruit also contributing. Health officials stress the importance of food hygiene.
Each year, around 48 million Americans become ill from foodborne germs, leading to serious health issues, particularly among vulnerable populations like young children and the elderly.
Food safety experts reviewed data from 2017 to 2022 to identify foods commonly linked to food poisoning, focusing on outbreaks and recalls but excluding allergen-related incidents.
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