Research and analysis

General outbreaks of foodborne illness in humans, England and Wales: weeks 14 to 17, 2016

Updated 16 December 2016

Preliminary information has been received about the following outbreaks.

PHE Centre / HPT Organism Month of outbreak Number ill Cases positive Suspect vehicle Evidence
East Midlands North Shigellosis (Bacillary Dysentery) April 21 Not known Not known n/a
Thames Valley Norovirus April 6 Not known Not known n/a
West Yorkshire Escherichia coli O157 April 2 Not known Not known n/a
East Midlands North Norovirus April 4 4 Not known n/a

Published in Health Protection Report volume 10 issue 17.