Latest update
On 21 July, Public Health England (PHE) is continuing to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157, which is associated with eating mixed salad leaves. Latest figures suggest that the outbreak is now subsiding, but the outbreak control team remain vigilant to further cases and the risk of those affected passing the infections to others. Work continues with partners, including the Food Standards Agency (FSA), to investigate the source.
Following the last update on 5 July, PHE can now confirm that 160 cases of this strain of E. coli have been identified (figure correct as at 21 July 2016). This is 153 in England, 6 in Wales and 1 in Scotland.
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