by theEHP | Jun 3, 2011 | Food Safety
Cases of HUS in Germany have risen to 470, with nine reported deaths. German authorities have also reported 1,064 cases of bloody diarrhoea (VTEC or EHEC infection, caused by E. coli O104) related to the outbreak, with 4 deaths – bringing the total number of official...
by theEHP | Apr 30, 2011 | Public Health, Public Health, Research, Store
Research shows a reliance on hand gels instead of handwashing is a risk factor associated with outbreaks at petting farms. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding visitors to open farm not to rely on sanitising hand gels or wipes to protect themselves or their...