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Last Updated: Sunday, 8 August, 2004, 09:49 GMT 10:49 UK
Salmonella cases continue to rise
Salmonella
S. typhimurium - one of the 2,500 types of Salmonella
Health officials are continuing to investigate an outbreak of salmonella in County Durham, as the number of confirmed cases rises to 60.

The outbreak is being linked to Robson's Fresh Foods, a shop in Stanley, which was closed by Derwentside council on 29 July.

Officials investigating the problem say the number of cases may increase.

Salmonella is usually passed on through eating contaminated food or from close contact with an infected person.




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