One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.
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"We're working with Food Standards Agency and other public health agencies to investigate a salmonella outbreak that may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK."
— Hannah Charles , Academic
"Eggs which are thoroughly cooked and handled hygienically should not present a food safety risk."
— Jacquelyn McCormick , Executive
"Catering outlets have a food hygiene rating, so looking at these when deciding where to eat, recommends."
— Dr Kathleen O'Reilly , Academic
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Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.
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