| 2024 United Kingdom Shigatoxigenic E. coli outbreak | |
|---|---|
| Bacteria strain | Shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli O145 |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| First reported | 25 May 2024 |
| Date | 25 May-5 July 2024 |
Type | Tainted salad leaf in pre-packaged sandwiches, wraps, and salads for supermarkets |
| Confirmed cases | 211 |
| Hospitalized cases | 67 |
Deaths | 1 |
Territories | England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland |
The 2024 United Kingdom shigatoxigenic E. coli outbreak was a Shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) O145 outbreak that is believed to have occurred in prepackaged supermarket sandwiches, salads, wraps distributed to and sold in multiple supermarket chains across the United Kingdom such as Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, WHSmith, and Tesco. As of 27 June 2024, 1 person has died,[1] 211 people were affected by E. coli symptoms, with 67 people requiring hospitalization.[2]
- ^ "E. Coli: Person dies in outbreak linked to salad leaves".
- ^ Mundasad, Smitha (14 June 2024). "Supermarket sandwiches linked to E. coli outbreak". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
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