Food watchdog urges creches to guard against spread of E.coli

Ireland’s food safety watchdog is urging creches to guard against the spread of E.coli following an increase in the prevalence of the potentially deadly bacteria in the community.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said there were 285 cases of E.coli recorded last year by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, compared to 199 in 2010.

The FSAI is particularly concerned at the impact the infection can have on young children and babies.