FSA: E-coli cases rise 118% in 2012

There has been a 118% increase in cases of farm related e-coli in the last year.

FSA: E-coli cases rise 118% in 2012

There has been a 118% increase in cases of farm related e-coli in the last year..

Figures from the Food Safety Authority show there were 251 cases of the strain known as Vero toxigenic e-coli in 2011, but this rose to 547 in 2012.

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