Key Summary
- About 80 people have been affected by a salmonella strain, supposedly from instant noodles.
- The ECDC has said that it is monitoring the event.
- The UKHSA wants the public to take precautions.
At least 80 people have been affected by a salmonella outbreak linked to instant noodles.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has identified 83 cases of Salmonella Stanley ST2045, mainly among children and young adults, with 20 people hospitalised.
Most of the cases have been linked to chicken-flavoured noodles and processed chicken products.
Some people reported eating the noodles without cooking them, and several cases involved the same brand.
Cases have been detected in the UK, Austria, Czechia, Estonia, France, Germany, Lithuania and the Netherlands.
The ECDC said a further 26 unsequenced cases may also be connected to the outbreak, and that it is working closely with affected countries and the European Food Safety Authority.
UKHSA has advised the public to take precautions against gastrointestinal infections, particularly to protect young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
In March, England experienced the highest level of Salmonella cases in the decade, according to new data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
