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People in England facing food poisoning ‘Russian roulette’ as illnesses soar

Exclusive: Hospital admissions for salmonella and E coli have reached their highest level in decades

The public are increasingly facing food-related “Russian roulette”, with hospital admissions for three common illnesses linked to food poisoning reaching their highest level in decades.

Admissions for salmonella infections reached 1,468 in England between April 2022 and March 2023, NHS data shows, a rate of three admissions for every 100,000 people, an all-time high.

Nicola Davis, science correspondent

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Exclusive: Hospital admissions for salmonella and E coli have reached their highest level in decadesThe public are increasingly facing food-related “Russian roulette”, with hospital admissions for three common illnesses linked to food poisoning reaching their highest level in decades.Admissions for salmonella infections reached 1,468 in England between April 2022 and March 2023, NHS data shows, a rate of three admissions for every 100,000 people, an all-time high.Nicola Davis, science correspondent Continue reading…