General outbreak of foodborne illness in humans, England and Wales: weeks 18 to 21, 2017
Updated 12 January 2018
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Preliminary information has been received about the following outbreaks.
| PHE Centre / HPT | Organism | Location of food prepared or served | Month of outbreak | Number ill | Cases positive | Suspect vehicle | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East | Norovirus | Pub | May | 29 | 5 | Sandwiches containing ham, cheese, tuna and egg | N/a |
| North Yorkshire and the Humber HPT | Salmonella: non-typhoidal or unspecified | Take-away | May | 2 | 2 | Chinese take-away | N/a |
Published in Health Protection Report volume 11 issue 20.