General · 28 May 2026

England sees most salmonella cases in a decade

Food poisoning from salmonella is at its highest in England for ten years, meaning people need to be extra careful with food. The UK Health Security Agency reported 10,406 cases in 2025, a slight rise from the 10,389 cases in 2024. You can catch the bug from contaminated food like meat, poultry, and eggs, or through poor kitchen hygiene.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 May 2026 at 19:48

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