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PRO/EDR> Foodborne illness – UK: (England) oysters, poss diarrheal shellfish poisoning

Foodborne Illness -- United KingdomA Whitstable oyster company farm has been closed down as officials investigate multiple reports of people falling ill after eating the shellfish. It is believed more than 100 people have fallen ill with vomiting and diarrhea symptoms since eating the oysters. Officials stress that the batches of oysters affected have been identified and testing is ongoing.The Food Standards Agency (FSA), Public Health England and Canterbury City Council have issued a joint statement Read more [...]