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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Tomatoes urgently recalled over risk of 'serious adverse health consequences or death'
A highly serious recall alert has been issued for the fruits due to Salmonella fears Packs of tomatoes have been urgently recalled in the US, as they were found to present a risk of "serious adverse health consequences or death.' Tomatoes from Williams Farm Repack LLC have been stripped from shelves in a highly serious Class I recall by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Williams Farm began recalling the tomatoes on April 30 over concerns that they were contaminated with Salmonella. At that time, the company said no related illnesses had been reported, and the recall has now been risen to the highest possible level. The infected tomatoes ended up in three US states- Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. There were 50 three-pack trays of tomatoes that had made their way onto store shelves, along with 77 10-pound boxes, and 419 60-count two-layer boxes. Affected batches have the lot numbers R4467 and R4470, with the Williams Farm Repack label or an H&C Farms label. US customers are being urged not to consume the products, and instead to return the tomatoes to their place of purchase for a refund. A Class I recall is 'a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death", according to the FDA. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal illness in children or elderly people. Its symptoms includes diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, and fever. The UK has seen an outbreak of Salmonella recently, that resulted in 20 infections, 13 of which were children. Five of these individuals were hospitalised. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) linked the illness to an unusual strain known as Salmonella Saintpaul, which was responsible for an outbreak in 2023 where 90 people fell ill after consuming cantaloupe. However, experts have stated that there is no evidence to suggest that melons are the cause of the current outbreak. According to the UKHSA, people began falling ill in February this year, with cases reported in the North West of England, the West Midlands, the South West, and the East of England. Only one of these cases was recorded in Scotland. The cases of Salmonella were reported in February and March, and an investigation into the outbreak is still underway. The ages of those who have fallen ill range from one to 88 years old. Gauri Godbole, deputy director of gastrointestinal infections at the UKHSA, said: "UKHSA is investigating a small outbreak of Salmonella and no cases have been identified since March 2025. "Gastrointestinal bacteria, such as Salmonella, can be spread from person to person as well as from food, so anyone with diarrhoea or vomiting should wash their hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and avoid handling food or preparing food for others where possible. "Please avoid returning to work or sending unwell children to school or nursery until at least 48 hours after symptoms have cleared." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Edinburgh Live
27-05-2025
- Health
- Edinburgh Live
Scottish case among rare UK infection outbreak leaving five in hospital and 20 ill
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Twenty people, including 13 children, have been struck down by an unusual strain of salmonella that previously affected 90 individuals in 2023 after they consumed cantaloupe, with five now hospitalised due to the outbreak. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has connected the cases to salmonella saintpaul but has not found a link to melons in this instance. The agency reported that individuals began reporting illnesses starting from February 20 across various regions including the North West, West Midlands, South West, and East of England, with singular cases in the East Midlands, North East, London, South East as well as two each in Northern Ireland and Wales, plus one in Scotland. Occurrences were noted in both February and March, and investigations are ongoing. Affected individuals range from one year old to 88 years of age. Gauri Godbole, deputy director of gastrointestinal infections at the UKHSA, remarked: "UKHSA is investigating a small outbreak of Salmonella and no cases have been identified since March 2025." Godbole advised that "Gastrointestinal bacteria, such as Salmonella, can be spread from person to person as well as from food, so anyone with diarrhea or vomiting should wash their hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and avoid handling food or preparing food for others where possible." She further cautioned: "Please avoid returning to work or sending unwell children to school or nursery until at least 48 hours after symptoms have cleared.", reports the Mirror. Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can lead to food poisoning. It's typically found in raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, unpasteurised milk, and occasionally in fruits and vegetables that have been contaminated. An infection with salmonella is referred to as salmonellosis. Signs of Salmonella Infection. Symptoms usually appear 6 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food or water and may include:. Diarrhoea (which could be bloody). Stomach cramps. Fever. Nausea and vomiting. Headache. Muscle aches. Feeling generally unwell (malaise). Duration. Symptoms generally last between 4 to 7 days. While most people recover without treatment, severe cases may necessitate medical attention, especially for the very young, elderly, or those with compromised immune systems. Prevention Tips. Ensure meat, particularly poultry, is cooked thoroughly. Avoid raw or undercooked eggs. Wash hands, surfaces, and utensils after handling raw meat. Keep raw and cooked foods separate. Only drink pasteurised milk and juices.
Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
UK Salmonella outbreak results in hospitalisations as 20 infected including 13 children
Officials says the illness is linked to an unusual strain which was the cause of an outbreak in 2023 Five individuals have been hospitalised and a further 20, including 13 children, have fallen ill due to an outbreak of Salmonella. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has linked the illness to an unusual strain known as Salmonella Saintpaul, which was responsible for an outbreak in 2023 where 90 people fell ill after consuming cantaloupe. However, experts have stated that there is no evidence to suggest that melons are the cause of the current outbreak. According to the UKHSA, people began falling ill on 20 February this year, with cases reported in the North West of England, the West Midlands, the South West, and the East of England. The East Midlands, the North East, London, and the South East each recorded a case, with two cases each in Northern Ireland and Wales and one in Scotland. Cases were reported in February and March, and the outbreak is still under investigation, reports the Mirror. The ages of those who have fallen ill range from one to 88 years old. Gauri Godbole, deputy director of gastrointestinal infections at the UKHSA, said: "UKHSA is investigating a small outbreak of Salmonella and no cases have been identified since March 2025. "Gastrointestinal bacteria, such as Salmonella, can be spread from person to person as well as from food, so anyone with diarrhoea or vomiting should wash their hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and avoid handling food or preparing food for others where possible." "Please avoid returning to work or sending unwell children to school or nursery until at least 48 hours after symptoms have cleared." Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can lead to food poisoning. It's typically found in raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, unpasteurised milk, and occasionally in fruits and vegetables that have been contaminated. An infection with salmonella is referred to as salmonellosis. Symptoms of Salmonella Infection Symptoms usually appear six to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food or water and may include: Diarrhoea (which could be bloody). Stomach cramps. Fever. Nausea and vomiting. Headache. Muscle aches. Feeling generally unwell (malaise). Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Duration Symptoms generally last between four to seven days. While most people recover without treatment, severe cases may necessitate medical attention, especially for the very young, elderly, or those with compromised immune systems. Salmonella Prevention Tips Ensure meat, particularly poultry, is cooked thoroughly. Avoid raw or undercooked eggs. Wash hands, surfaces, and utensils after handling raw meat. Keep raw and cooked foods separate. Only drink pasteurised milk and juices. How To Prepare Food Safely To Prevent Salmonella The NHS recommends the following food preparation advice to avoid food poisioning Clean food preparation surfaces with detergent and warm water Do not use the same chopping board/knife for raw meat or other foodstuffs without washing thoroughly Defrost poultry, meat and other meat products well before cooking Cook until the juices run clear and there are no pink bits inside Follow manufacturers instructions Remember cooked meat is stored at the top of the fridge and uncooked meat at the bottom Eat cooked food immediately or cool quickly and place in fridge or freezer Run the fridge at 5°C or below Re-heated foods should be piping hot Avoid drinking milk from bottles where the tops have been pecked by birds Try to keep pets out of the kitchen Lastly, thoroughly wash all salad vegetables
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Alert over outbreak of deadly salmonella that's left children sick in hospital as UK's top docs race to find source
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN outbreak of potentially deadly salmonella is currently under investigation in the UK. Five people have been hospitalised and 25 have fallen ill - including 13 young children. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 13 young children have fallen ill from the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak Credit: Getty 3 Salmonella Saintpaul is a strain of Salmonella bacteria that's uncommon in the UK Credit: Getty The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says the outbreak involves a rare type of Salmonella known as Salmonella Saintpaul. And the last reported patient fell sick in March. Salmonella is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. Infections are caused by bacteria found in the guts of many animals, including poultry, cattle, and pigs. The bacteria can be transmitted to humans through contaminated food, especially raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, and unpasteurised milk. Contact with infected animals, including pets, can also lead to infection. While most salmonella infections are mild and self-limiting, they can be potentially deadly, especially in certain individuals. The severity of a salmonella infection can range from mild diarrhoea and fever to a life-threatening bloodstream infection. Salmonella Saintpaul is a strain of Salmonella bacteria that's uncommon in the UK. It's been linked to outbreaks and is known to be associated with various food sources, including cantaloupe melons, jalapenos, and serrano peppers. Why you should never eat food dropped on the floor An outbreak in 2023 was linked to imported cantaloupe melons that affected more than 90 people. But there's currently no evidence cantaloupe is the source of the current outbreak. The Salmonella Saintpaul cases aren't refined to one area of the UK - 19 were reported in England, two each in Northern Ireland and Wales, and one in Scotland. 3 Salmonella Saintpaul has been linked to outbreaks and has previously been associated with foods like cantaloupe melon Credit: Getty In England, there were six cases in the North West, four in the West Midlands, three in the South West, two in the East of England, and one each in East Midlands, the North East, London, and the South East. None of the ill people had travelled outside of the UK before getting sick. Patients struck down with the illness were aged five on average, but ranged from less than one to 88 years old. Half of those sick were younger than five, 16 were female and nine were male. The UKHSA says due to the high proportion of children sick and the clinical severity in some patients, investigations are ongoing to find the source of the outbreak. Gauri Godbole, deputy director, Gastrointestinal infections at UKHSA, said: 'UKHSA is investigating a small outbreak of Salmonella and no cases have been identified since March 2025. "Gastrointestinal bacteria, such as Salmonella, can be spread from person to person as well as from food, so anyone with diarrhoea or vomiting should wash their hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and avoid handling food or preparing food for others where possible. "Please avoid returning to work or sending unwell children to school or nursery until at least 48 hours after symptoms have cleared.'
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Mysterious UK outbreak leaves five in hospital and 20 ill
13 children are among those who have shown the symptoms. An investigation is being carried out Five people have been hospitalised and 20 have fallen ill - including 13 children - after an outbreak of salmonella. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says the illness is linked to an unusual strain called salmonella saintpaul, which was the cause of an outbreak in 2023 where 90 people fell ill after eating cantaloupe. Experts say there is no indication melons are the cause of the current outbreak. The UKHSA says people started falling ill on February 20 this year with cases in the North West of England, the West Midlands, the South West and the East of England. The East Midlands, the North East, London, and the South East all recorded a case each with t wo cases each in Northern Ireland and Wales and one in Scotland. There were cases in February and March and the outbreak is still under investigation. Those falling ill have ranged from one year old to 88. Gauri Godbole, deputy director of gastrointestinal infections at the UKHSA, said: "UKHSA is investigating a small outbreak of Salmonella and no cases have been identified since March 2025. "Gastrointestinal bacteria, such as Salmonella, can be spread from person to person as well as from food, so anyone with diarrhea or vomiting should wash their hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and avoid handling food or preparing food for others where possible. "Please avoid returning to work or sending unwell children to school or nursery until at least 48 hours after symptoms have cleared." Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. It's commonly found in raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, unpasteurised milk, and sometimes in fruits and vegetables that have been contaminated. Infection with salmonella is known as salmonellosis. Symptoms of Salmonella Infection Symptoms usually develop 6 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food or water and can include: Diarrhoea (which may be bloody) Stomach cramps Fever Nausea and vomiting Headache Muscle aches Feeling generally unwell (malaise) Duration Symptoms typically last 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases may require medical attention, particularly for the very young, elderly, or immunocompromised individuals. Prevention Tips Cook meat, especially poultry, thoroughly. Avoid raw or undercooked eggs. Wash hands, surfaces, and utensils after handling raw meat. Keep raw and cooked foods separate. Drink only pasteurised milk and juices.
