Lawyers acting for two people who fell ill in the E.coli outbreak linked to salad leaves - including a girl from the North West - have started legal action against Tesco and Asda for compensation.
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Dozens of sandwich varieties have been pulled from store shelves following the detection of over 200 E. coli cases in the UK, all linked to a single outbreak.
As of Tuesday, June 11, there have been 211 confirmed cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) nationwide, as reported by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The UKHSA believes that a single outbreak is responsible for at least 67 hospital admissions so far.
Most cases have been identified in young adults, but the bacteria has also been confirmed in children as young as two and elderly individuals up to 79 years old. The UKHSA is collaborating with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland, and devolved public health agencies to investigate the outbreak.
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Several product recall notices have been issued by the FSA based on the evidence collected thus far.
On Monday (June 17), THIS! recalled a chicken and bacon wrap sold exclusively at WH Smith. Three days prior, two sandwich manufacturers supplying UK supermarkets - Greencore and Samworth Brothers Manton Wood - recalled products sold in Boots, Asda, Tesco, Co-op, Aldi, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, OneStop, and Amazon.
All recall notices have been issued as a "precaution".
Darren Whitby, Head of Incidents at the FSA, commented: "This is a complex investigation, and we have worked swiftly with the relevant businesses and the local authorities concerned to narrow down the wide range of foods consumed to a small number of salad leaf products that have been used in sandwiches, wraps, subs and rolls. Following thorough food chain analysis, these products are being recalled as a precaution.
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Lawyers acting for two people who fell ill in the E.coli outbreak linked to salad leaves - including a girl from the North West - have started legal action against Tesco and Asda for compensation.
A TikTok star who flew to Tenerife to hunt for missing Jay Slater made an unpleasant admission about his quest on This Morning. Paul Arnott, who operates the popular Down the Rapids page with over 153k followers, joined in the search for the missing 19 year old and was interviewed by the telly show's crime reporter, Isla Traquair, on Thursday, 27 June.
Graham Norton is known for his humorous honesty about fellow celebrities and even has his own opinion on the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle controversy.
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Dua Lipa‘s Glastonbury rehearsals have apparently gone into “lockdown” after a rogue TikToker broke in.The singer has been hard at work preparing for her Worthy Farm headline slot, where she will take to the stage on Friday (June 26).However, according to reports from The Sun, Lipa’s preparations have been unexpectedly halted by the intrusion of a TikToker who broke into the Birmingham venue where she is currently rehearsing.A source told The Sun: “Dua has been working so hard for the past few days to perfect her set for Glastonbury. Her team saw off this person when they arrived on site on Friday.”The Sun declined to name the person who broke into rehearsals to avoid giving them attention, with the source continuing: “They made a total prat of themselves by trying to film and it was all rather embarrassing.“Some of Dua’s team spoke to them and asked them to clear off.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Bridgerton” author Julia Quinn has taken to social media to address upset fans of the Netflix series following the Season 3 finale, which included a dramatic change from Quinn’s novels in gender-flipping Francesca Bridgerton’s love interest. While Season 3 was primarily devoted to the blossoming romance between friends Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan), it also tracked the courtship of Francesca (Hannah Dodd) by John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin (Victor Alli).
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is now available to stream internationally.The first part of the stage production ran in Japan from January to February 2020, with the second part returning in August 2021, and is now available to watch in international territories around the world.As of June 21, viewers in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa can watch on Crunchyroll.An official synopsis for the adaptation reads: “One day in Japan during the Taisho era, Tanjiro, a kind young man who sells coal, finds his family slaughtered by a demon. Worse yet, the only survivor, his younger sister Nezuko, is turned into a demon.“Despite his hopeless situation, Tanjiro makes up his mind to become a Demon Slayer in order to turn his sister back into a human and slay the demon who killed his family.
Taylor Swift might be done with the London boys, but she’s still getting the royal treatment.
For decades it was THE place to go for kids in Stockport, but much of it has been reduced to rubble while what's left remains under threat. Grand Central opened in 1991 as a multi-million pound entertainment, leisure and shopping complex.
the Prince of Wales, 41, wrote on Instagram, signing the message with a “W.”Notably, the image did not include his estranged brother Prince Harry, who opted to remain silent on Father’s Day.In contrast to his family, the Duke of Sussex, 39, who was reportedly not invited to attend Saturday’s Trooping the Colour ceremony, kept a low profile during Sunday’s festivities.There was no public acknowledgment of Father’s Day from him nor his wife, Meghan Markle, who is famously feuding with her own dad, Thomas Markle.What’s more, the Sussexes did not share an image of Harry with the pair’s two children — Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet — on the special day.Over in the UK, the royals made sure to acknowledge the senior members of the family in separate posts.Kensington Royal shared a heartwarming image of William with his and Kate Middleton’s three children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, in honor of Father’s Day.“We love you, Papa,” they captioned the sweet pic, which showed them looking out at the coast of Norfolk, England last month.The royal family’s official social media pages also posted footage of Charles and his late father, Prince Philip.“Wishing all Dads, and those who may be missing their parents today, a relaxing Father’s Day,” they captured the throwback pics, which showed the father-son duo over the years.While Harry’s deafening silence on Father’s Day was noticeable, it is unclear if he had privately reached out to his estranged father to mark the holiday.The Post has reached out to reps for the Sussexes for comment.
After the impressive display of The King's Birthday Parade in London at the weekend, another important royal procession will take place in Windsor today, Monday, 17 June.The Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and is the most senior knighthood in the British honours system which is only outranked by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. It sees those members of the Royal Family who have been honoured, attend a service at St George's Chapel, Windsor, before parading in their eye-catching dark blue mantles and Tudor bonnets with ostrich feather plumes.
The Order of the Garter is one of the most recognisable annual royal traditions, thanks in part to the unique uniforms which the likes of King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales wear. As the Order of the Garter is the oldest order of chivalry in the United Kingdom and the most senior knighthood in the British honours system which is only outranked by the Victoria Cross and the George Cross, it is a significant honour to be invested.
A leading doctor has issued a stark warning after more than 60 food items were recalled by manufacturers amid fears of a possible E.coli outbreak.
Seven Serbia fans have been arrested after violent clashes in Gelsenkirchen ahead of their Euro 2024 opener against England.
More than 60 food items have been recalled by manufacturers amid fears of a possible E.coli outbreak that has left people across the UK in hospital.
Actor Hiram Kasten, best known for his stint on Seinfeld, has passed away at the age of 71. His passing was announced on his official Facebook page on Sunday.
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The Smashing Pumpkins, has spoken about the “mind-blowing” experience of playing her first shows with the band over the last week.In April, the band announced Wong as their new guitarist, after conducting a search that saw them receive over 10,000 public applications for the role.The position came up after longtime guitarist Jeff Schroeder announced he was leaving the band last October. After narrowing down the applications, a small group of finalists auditioned in person in Los Angeles in March, with Wong coming out on top.Last Friday (June 7), the band kicked off their joint UK tour with Weezer in Birmingham.
Alex Salmond has issued a plea to British Airways to find his 'lucky' Scotland strip, after his luggage was lost at Munich airport.
Soccer Aid returned with a bang on Sunday night, 9 June, as Robbie Williams led stars onto the pitch at Stamford Bridge.The charity football extravaganza, which has been a highlight since 2006, aims to score big for UNICEF, having already netted a staggering £90 million to support vital work in countries like Cambodia. The England squad boasted big names including Robbie, 50, Paddy McGuinness, Erin Doherty, Danny Dyer, and Bobby Brazier. Meanwhile, the World XI team was just as glittering, with Roman Kemp, Usain Bolt, Tommy Fury, Martin Compston, and Lee Mack lacing up their boots.