E. coli found at Craigavon Hospital

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The E. coli bacteria has been detected in a kitchen at Craigavon Area Hospital.

The Southern Health Trust said E.coli 0157 has been detected during routine sampling at the main kitchen at the hospital.

“No patients, staff or members of the public have shown symptoms of being affected by this bacteria,” it said.

“We currently have stringent food safety measures in place and are liaising with all relevant agencies.”