How Does Lettuce Get Infected With E. Coli? Three Ways It Can Enter the Food Chain

An E. coli outbreak that has infected more than 200 people has been linked to lettuce. Although it is “too early to determine” how the lettuce leaves could have become contaminated with the bacteria, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said it is confident it is the source. The FSA has not revealed whether the lettuce … Read more

At least 86 people have been hospitalized due to an E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce

At least 86 people are now hospitalized due to an E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce, health officials said. Data from the UK Health Security Agency shows that there had been a further 45 cases of infection on Tuesday this week, bringing the number of confirmed victims in the UK to 256. All those affected … Read more

E. Coli: 27 cases confirmed in Wales, with one outbreak linked to lettuce leaves in some supermarket sandwiches

Deeside.com > News Posted: Sat June 15, 2024 Some sandwiches sold at major supermarkets including Aldi, Asda, Co-op and Morrisons have been recalled following an E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce leaves. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed that there have been 27 cases of E. coli infection in Wales since May 25. … Read more