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UKHSA says imported eggs eaten in restaurants are source of outbreak that has infected more than 200 people
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United Kingdom — Denis Campbell Health policy editor
UKHSA says imported eggs eaten in restaurants are source of outbreak that has infected more than 200 people
Contaminated eggs have infected 207 people with salmonella across the UK, killing one and hospitalising 34.
Eggs imported into Britain and eaten in cafes and restaurants were the source, the UK Health Security Agency has said. The outbreak has prompted public concern. But what is salmonella, and are eggs safe to eat?
Contaminated eggs have infected 207 people with salmonella across the UK, killing one and hospitalising 34.
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Source: The Guardian · Denis Campbell Health policy editor. Published 21 Aug 2026, 01:46 pm.
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