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Listeria cases rise in England and Wales

Posted by safefood Knowledge Network on October 3, 2023 at 11:02am in Microbiology

The number of Listeria infections went up in 2021 in England and Wales, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

A total of 160 cases of listeriosis were reported in England and Wales compared to 124 infections in 2020.

National surveillance in England and Wales is coordinated by the Gastrointestinal Infections and Food Safety (One Health) Division at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), with support from Public Health Wales.

listeria, ukhsa, one health

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