Salmonella outbreak in Thames Valley affects seven

AN outbreak of Salmonella has affected seven people in the Thames Valley region, new figures have revealed.
The statistics from Public Health England showed that only Cumbria, Lancashire and West Yorkshire have a higher number than Thames Valley. The region has almost a fifth of the 36 confirmed cases in England, with the ages of those affected ranging from two to 78 years old.
An investigation into the outbreak, which first started in Wales, has shown links to the consumption of cooked ham from independent butchers shops and PHE is working with Public Health Wales, the Food Standards Agency and local authority environmental health officers in an attempt to trace origins of the contaminated food.
Salmonella food poisoning is typically caused by eating contaminated, raw or undercooked food like meat, eggs and dairy products. Symptoms typically include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, vomiting and fever.
The PHE advises to wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before preparing and eating food and to cook food thoroughly, especially meat, so that it is piping hot.
It also recommends that all kitchen surfaces and equipment are kept clean.
If someone has salmonella, PHE suggests to clean toilet seats, toilet bowls, flush handles, taps and wash hand basins after use with detergent and hot water, followed by a household disinfectant.