Abstract
An increase in the number of cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157 PT 2 stx2 infection was reported in the United Kingdom on 9 September 2013. Of the 19 cases, 13 were interviewed, of which 10 reported consuming watercress purchased from one retailer. The retailer recalled pre-packed bagged salads containing watercress on 12 September. The descriptive epidemiology was supported by a case–case study performed after control measures were implemented.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Bacteriological Techniques / methods
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Disease Outbreaks*
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Escherichia coli Infections / diagnosis
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Escherichia coli Infections / epidemiology*
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Escherichia coli O157 / isolation & purification*
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Female
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Food Handling
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Food Microbiology
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Foodborne Diseases / epidemiology*
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Foodborne Diseases / microbiology
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Multivariate Analysis
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Population Surveillance
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Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli / isolation & purification*
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United Kingdom / epidemiology
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Vegetables / microbiology*