Salmonella bareilly in sprouts sickens 83 in UK?

The BBC reports that 68 people in England and 15 people in Scotland tested positive for salmonella bareilly in recent weeks.

The outbreak came to light after routine testing by a salad producer found the bacteria in bean sprouts.

The Food Standards Agency said the outbreak’s source was still unknown.

They have advised that anyone planning to eat bean sprouts should cook them until steaming hot before consumption.

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