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UK outbreak of E coli likely to be linked to food, says health agency

Most of 113 cases reported since 25 May thought to be part of a single outbreak, with dozens admitted to hospital

More than 100 people have become ill and dozens have been hospitalised with food poisoning after an outbreak of the bacteria E coli, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

The 113 cases of E coli across the UK since 25 May have been described as being part of a single outbreak, which is most likely linked to a “nationally distributed food item or multiple food items” due to the wide geographic spread of cases, according to the agency.

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