UK Apollo leaf lettuce in pre-packed sandwiches was likely cause of fatal E.coli outbreak

UK Apollo leaf lettuce in pre-packed sandwiches was likely cause of fatal E.coli outbreak

The Shiga toxin-producing bacteria thought to have come from contaminated lettuce has been described as a growing threat by a UK health watchdog. The investigation involved BLT and chicken salad sandwiches.

UK Apollo leaf lettuce in pre-packed sandwiches was likely cause of fa

UK grown lettuce in pre-packaged sandwiches was the likely cause of the UK’s largest ever STEC 0145 E. coli outbreak, a new report concludes. However, despite extensive investigations, authorities are unable to confirm how the lettuces, thought to be behind the fatal outbreak, became contaminated. Between May and November last year, 293 people were affected by the bacteria – which can cause severe food poisoning – with symptoms including diarrho…

Root cause of major UK E. coli O145 outbreak remains unclear

The root cause of a large E. coli outbreak in the United Kingdom in 2024 remains unknown with authorities warning a re-emergence is possible.Almost 300 people fell ill with 196 cases in England, 62 in Scotland, 31 in Wales, and four in Northern Ireland. It was the largest reported E. coli outbreak in the UK since the start of routine whole genome sequencing (WGS) in 2015.In May 2024, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) detected a rise in Shiga…

UK facility installs new iceberg lettuce processing line

Kanes Foods in the United Kingdom has introduced a new processing line for iceberg lettuce following a complete modification of an existing setup by Kronen GmbH. The project involved combining previously installed equipment with new components and adapting the line to the layout and workflow of the…