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Best way to avoid E. coli in your lunch as experts issue salad bag plea
Studies suggest half of outbreaks of E. coli, which can prove fatal in humans, are caused by leafy greens. We take a look at the links between the bacteria and lettuce
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Seven red flag symptoms of E.coli to watch and when to see the doctor
Parents have been told of several symptoms to look out for as an E.coli outbreak continues to rampage through the country, which has already caused a person's death
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E.coli warning signs to look out for after sandwiches 'cause' fatal outbreak
After one person in England has died following an E.coli outbreak thought to have been sparked by certain shop-bought sandwiches, an expert has explained how worried we need to be
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'I watched true crime doc with roommate – it inspired her to try to kill me'
Rachel moved in with her best friend Janie Lynn Ridd in 1995, aged 22, but things started to take a turn for the worse when she allowed Ridd to play a role in her son's life
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Expert shares way to wash lettuce amid food poisoning fears
Scientists found cryptosporidium bugs on supermarket bags of ready-washed vegetables while dozens of people have been left sick in an E. coli outbreak believed to be caused by the bacteria in lettuce
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Over 10,000 hospitalised with waterborne diseases as river sewage crisis deepens
Tories have come under fire over 'sickening' failures as alarming data show 10,000 hospitalisations since 2019 with diseases such as typhoid, salmonella and E.coli
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World's worst outbreak of E.coli poisoning claimed 21 lives in the UK
It has been nearly three decades since the UK saw a grim outbreak of E.coli in November 1996, where meat poisoned with the bug claimed 21 lives in Lanarkshire, Scotland and left hundreds more ill
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Man has diarrhoea and passes blood for days after Boots sandwich E.coli outbreak
John Daniels has told how he was hospitalised and left with a serious neurological condition after contracting E.coli from a £4.99 Boots sandwich, which has since been recalled
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GP explains three foods to eat if you catch E.coli and issues urgent warning
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning following a nationwide spike in E. coli cases. Food manufacturers are recalling at least 60 types of pre-packed sandwiches, wraps and salads
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Every sandwich, wrap and salad pulled from shelves over E.coli fears - see list
So far 67 unfortunate people have needed hospital treatment after contracting E.coli with some of the UK's largest retailers, including Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco, forced to issue recalls
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UK E.coli outbreak 'much worse' in kids as contaminated salad sold in half term
Some sandwiches, wraps and salads were recalled last week from major supermarkets, including Sainsbury's and Aldi, following concerns of possible contamination with E.coli
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Heroic fish and chip shop saves couple's wedding after caterers pull out
Immie Teed, 30 and Josh Titmouth, 40, were left in a panic just 24 hours before their big day when their caterer pulled out - so they called up their local chippy
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Top doctor issues urgent E. coli warning as cases expected to rise further
Dr Xand van Tulleken has issued a warning to Brits as a new E. coli outbreak continues to affect dozens of people - with cases 'expected to rise' in the coming days
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GP explains exactly how to avoid potentially deadly E.coli infection
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating an increase in the number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases - with 113 people known to have fallen ill
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Mystery UK E.coli outbreak linked to 'major food item' - but no one knows which
The UKHSA has issued an urgent warning after the UK was hit with an E.coli outbreak from a 'widely distributed food' leaving people vomiting and suffering diarrhoea
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Exactly where all 113 cases of deadly E.coli infection were found across UK
E.coli cases are expected to rise after more people are tested, as the UKHSA suspects the outbreak is linked to food available for anyone to buy - although the source is yet to be found
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'Reckless' farmer caused 'catastrophic' pollution after slurry store collapsed
Derek Dyer, 74, caused what experts described as one of the largest slurry contaminations they had seen in decades after allowing a slurry store built from farmyard manure to collapse
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Banish 'breeding ground' mattress mould with effective 20p Aldi solution
Inhaling mould spores from your mattress can cause respiratory issues and allergies, so cleaning expert Louise Allen has shared a clever 20p trick that will effectively banish the unsightly marks
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Double Olympic champ delivers confident message despite Paris triathlon doubts
The swimming leg of the race has been thrown into doubt when Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet admitted it could be removed if heavy rain affects water quality in the River Seine
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Paris Olympics triathlon could become duathlon due to horrendous Seine pollution
The Paris 2024 Olympics could see a dramatic wait to discover whether the triathlon can take place amid safety concerns over utilising the River Seine for the swimming leg of the event
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Hospital cases for water-borne diseases surge amid sewage crisis - see list
Cases of diseases such as dysentery and Weil's disease have increased by nearly 60% since 2010, as data reveals sewage was discharged for a record 3.6 million hours last year
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High levels of E.coli found in River Thames ahead of world famous boat race
High levels of E.coli have been found along a stretch of the River Thames that will be used for the historic Oxbridge Boat Race this weekend, researchers said
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Bathroom expert shares grim reason you should never leave toilet seat up
A seemingly harmless toilet habit could be causing harm to your health and contaminating your bathroom surfaces. An expert has urged Brits to close the loo seat before flushing
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Deadly bacteria found in UK floodwaters as experts fear 'risk to human life'
A study into what's in flood waters seeping into homes in recent storms has made some grim findings, with the presence of E.coli and ammonia in water, according to climate change group Round Our Way
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Norovirus symptoms to look out for as cases of winter bug soar
Cases of norovirus have rocketed by 18% in just a fortnight, as the winter vomiting bug sweeps across the UK. Here are the most common symptoms to watch out for
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