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12/06/2015
E.coli Detected At Craigavon Area Hospital
E.coli has been detected at a hospital in Craigavon, according to the Southern Health Trust.
The Trust confirmed E.coli 0157 was detected in a kitchen at Craigavon Area Hospital during routine sampling.
In a statement the Trust said: "To date, no patients, staff or members of the public have shown symptoms of being affected by this bacteria.
"We currently have stringent food safety measures in place and are liaising with all relevant agencies at this time."
DUP MLA Sydney Anderson said: "There will obviously be concern amongst patients and staff that this has been discovered. However, it demonstrates that the routine checks carried out in the kitchens are necessary and are capable of identifying the presence of this bacteria without anyone displaying symptoms of infection."
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The Trust confirmed E.coli 0157 was detected in a kitchen at Craigavon Area Hospital during routine sampling.
In a statement the Trust said: "To date, no patients, staff or members of the public have shown symptoms of being affected by this bacteria.
"We currently have stringent food safety measures in place and are liaising with all relevant agencies at this time."
DUP MLA Sydney Anderson said: "There will obviously be concern amongst patients and staff that this has been discovered. However, it demonstrates that the routine checks carried out in the kitchens are necessary and are capable of identifying the presence of this bacteria without anyone displaying symptoms of infection."
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