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Tesco and Asda sued by customers over E coli sandwich infections

Claimants include family of 11-year-old girl who spent three weeks on dialysis after eating chicken salad sandwich

The Guardian - UK

How does E.coli get on to lettuce? Three ways the bacteria can enter the food chain

People can reduce the risk of infection by washing their hands regularly especially before preparing and eating food

Evening Standard

E.coli Warning Before UK's Henley Regatta

UK water quality campaigners warned on Friday of "very high E.coli" levels in the River Thames west of London, just days before rowers were due to take part in the Henley Royal Regatta.

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High levels of E coli found at Henley days before international regatta

Water quality testing by campaigners shows levels up to 27 times acceptable limit for bathing as rowers told to take precautions

The Guardian - UK

What is E coli and how should I avoid infection?

Latest UK outbreak traced to contaminated lettuce but bacteria can spread through many routes

The Guardian - UK

Number hospitalised by E coli reaches 86 as UK lettuce outbreak grows

Number of infections caused by ‘small number’ of salad leaves grows to 256, with 45 new cases in last two days

The Guardian - UK

How worried should you be about E.coli right now?

As products are recalled because of an outbreak, a scientist and a doctor discuss the implications for public health.

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Full list of recalled products as E.coli warning issued to parents as outbreak spreads across UK

Check if you have any of these in the house

The Independent UK

Third UK sandwich maker recalls product, saying it is a precaution

Plant-based food company This has not detected E coli in the wrap but is concerned about possible contamination

The Guardian - UK

Supermarket sandwich makers recall products over E.coli risk

Snacks from Sainsbury’s, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons and Boots being withdrawn as precaution after 211 people fall sick

The Independent UK

UK supermarket sandwich recall: full list of products

Suppliers are recalling various sandwiches, wraps and salads in response to an E coli investigation

The Guardian - UK

Supermarkets Aldi, Asda, and Morrisons pull sandwiches amid E.coli contamination

Aldi, Asda, Co-op and Morrisons have all pulled sandwiches, wraps and salads off shelves over fears of an E.coli contamination.

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Supermarket sandwich suppliers issue recall amid UK E coli outbreak

Exclusive: Greencore recalls items sold via Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and others, as does separate firm that supplies Tesco

The Guardian - UK

E.coli cases 'likely to rise' after outbreak linked to 'food item': Tech & Science Daily podcast

Plus, a full automated transcription of today’s episode

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The Guardian - UK

‘More E coli cases in UK likely’ amid environmental health staff shortage

Professional body says outbreaks of foodborne illnesses will increase unless urgent action taken

Evening Standard

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection

Brits are ending up in hospital due to an E.coli outbreak - but what do we know about the illness?

The Guardian - UK

Yoghurt and disinfectant: Team GB’s plan for Olympic triathlon swim in Seine

Raised E coli levels in the Seine is one of ‘biggest challenges’ facing British triathletes and the organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The Guardian - UK

Olympic triathlon swimming leg could be cancelled over Seine water quality

The Paris 2024 chief, Tony Estanguet, fears adverse weather could impact event, with the prospect of rising E Coli levels one of the ‘biggest challenges’

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‘You wouldn’t put your dog in this river’: Boat Race exposes Thames Water failings

Participants in Oxford v Cambridge competition were warned to cover wounds due to risks from E coli-polluted waterway

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Oxford Coach Decries Thames Pollution Ahead Of Boat Race

Oxford Boat Race coach criticizes Thames pollution, raising health concerns and calls for action. E.coli contamination and sewage spills prompt worries for...

The Guardian - UK

Boat Race organisers warn rowers not to enter water after E coli discovery

Boat Race organisers have issued new safety guidance for the race on Saturday, warning rowers not to enter the water and to cover any open wounds

The Guardian - UK

People in England facing food poisoning ‘Russian roulette’ as illnesses soar

Exclusive: Hospital admissions for salmonella and E coli have reached their highest level in decades

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Breakthrough bacteria research offers treatment hope

Latest research could be the key to unlocking new antibiotics against resistant bacteria, which a sepsis survivor says is a significant step forward.

The Guardian - US

Heavy metals and E coli: raw sewage at US-Mexico border a ‘public health crisis’

The Tijuana River flows through Mexico and empties off California, carrying pathogens and chemicals and threatening public health

The Guardian - UK

Shoes on or off indoors? Fear of germs settles the long-running debate

With everything from E coli to heavy metals and petrochemicals on the soles of our shoes, western etiquette is changing

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