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One person dead from E coli outbreak, says UK Health Security Agency

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One person in England has died linked to the ongoing E coli outbreak, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

The UKHSA said it had identified two people in England who died within 28 days of infection with shiga toxin-producing E coli (Stec).

In a statement, the agency said: “Based on the information available from health service clinicians, one of these deaths is likely linked to their Stec infection.

“Both individuals had underlying medical conditions. The deaths occurred in May.”

As of 25 June, there have been a further 19 cases of Stec, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 275 in the UK.

A number of food manufacturers have recalled sandwiches, wraps and salads sold in big supermarkets and retail chains over fears they are linked to the outbreak.

The Food Standards Agency has said lettuce used in the products are thought to be the likely source of the outbreak.

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