UK Warns Vulnerable to Avoid Runny Eggs as 200-Plus Salmonella Cases Rise
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 21
UK Warns Vulnerable to Avoid Runny Eggs as 200-Plus Salmonella Cases Rise
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 21
Summary
The Food Standards Agency told under-fives, over-65s, pregnant women and people with health conditions to avoid runny or undercooked eggs when eating out, along with fresh egg-based foods such as mayonnaise, souffle and hollandaise.
More than 200 UK cases and one death have been linked to a fast-growing salmonella outbreak, with investigators pointing to imported eggs or dishes containing them as the likely source.
Genetic testing indicates the infections belong to the same outbreak, and case investigations suggest affected cafes and restaurants were buying eggs from abroad.
British eggs sold in supermarkets remain safe to eat if properly handled, the FSA said, stressing there is no link to domestic eggs because UK flocks are vaccinated against common salmonella strains.