UK salmonella cases nearing 500 as egg investigations continue
Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters.
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Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters.
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