Cases of Salmonellosis Under Investigation
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued the following statement:
"The Food Safety Authority of Ireland would like to bring to the attention of relevant food businesses, information released by the Food Standards Agency (UK) regarding cases of Salmonella Enteritidis PT14b which may be linked to an egg production premises in Spain....
We are aware of six cases of illness in Ireland associated with a similar strain of Salmonella Enteritidis PT14b, one of whom has unfortunately died. To date, no specific food has been identified as the cause of any of these illnesses in Ireland. The cause of these illnesses is subject to an on-going investigation by the HSE.
As a precaution, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland would like to remind food businesses of the need to source good quality eggs and to follow good hygienic practices. See: FSAI advice for the safe handling and use of eggs".
"The Food Safety Authority of Ireland would like to bring to the attention of relevant food businesses, information released by the Food Standards Agency (UK) regarding cases of Salmonella Enteritidis PT14b which may be linked to an egg production premises in Spain....
We are aware of six cases of illness in Ireland associated with a similar strain of Salmonella Enteritidis PT14b, one of whom has unfortunately died. To date, no specific food has been identified as the cause of any of these illnesses in Ireland. The cause of these illnesses is subject to an on-going investigation by the HSE.
As a precaution, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland would like to remind food businesses of the need to source good quality eggs and to follow good hygienic practices. See: FSAI advice for the safe handling and use of eggs".
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