New Death from E. coli in Britain

A person has died due to an outbreak of E. coli in the United Kingdom last month. The UK Health Security Agency stated that the outbreak, which led to the hospitalization of 122 people, is linked to lettuce in pre-prepared sandwiches. Complaints had spread regarding the pre-prepared sandwiches produced by grocery stores and retail chains in the UK, prompting the recall of sandwiches and salad dishes starting from June 14. Two patients died due to shiga toxin produced by the bacteria in May, but only one death was related to the infection, according to the agency, and both deceased patients had chronic health issues. According to the Mayo Clinic, E. coli bacteria typically live in the intestines of healthy people and animals, and most of its strains are harmless, potentially causing diarrhea for a relatively short period. However, some strains can cause a range of illnesses, including urinary tract infections, cystitis, vomiting, and in severe cases, can lead to life-threatening sepsis.