Health bosses have issued an urgent warning after an outbreak of salmonella from pre-packed food reached the UK. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) says that at least 81 cases have been detected, with one of those sadly dying.
Bacteria-based bug salmonella has been discovered in ready to eat sandwiches, wraps and chicken. The infections are part of a widespread outbreak across Europe and Israel which has involved 196 recorded cases.
The ECDC says that "several" food distributors could have been involved in the transmission of the bug. Until the “common source” is identified, the continued spreading of the outbreak is "likely to occur".
