The Guardian newspaper, citing government reports, said that a dangerous strain of salmonella is increasingly found in meat products produced in the UK.
According to the publication, the British Department of Agriculture and the Environment has confirmed an increase in the number of identified cases containing Salmonella bacteria in processed meat products.
A source at the Ministry of Agriculture said: “The Ministry is concerned about the increase in the spread of Salmonella throughout Europe over the past decade. Officials will continue to monitor the situation and take necessary action.”
The newspaper pointed out that salmonellosis can be dangerous primarily for the lives of infants and the elderly.
The newspaper, citing sources, said that about 400 people in the UK were infected with salmonella bacteria in 2019 and 2020.
Previously, Salmonella bacteria were found in the Wieze chocolate factory, which is one of the largest chocolate factories in the world.
Source: RIA Novosti