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Meat suspected to have caused an E.coli outbreak which resulted in a death had been supplied to Morrisons cafes and staff canteens, it has emerged. | Meat suspected to have caused an E.coli outbreak which resulted in a death had been supplied to Morrisons cafes and staff canteens, it has emerged. |
The outbreak, which caused the death of a 66-year-old woman and affected another seven people, has been linked to two of the firm's stores in Paisley. | The outbreak, which caused the death of a 66-year-old woman and affected another seven people, has been linked to two of the firm's stores in Paisley. |
The meat was also being sold in cafes and canteens within the Lonend and Falside Road stores. | The meat was also being sold in cafes and canteens within the Lonend and Falside Road stores. |
The Lonend store also supplied meat for some pre-packed sandwiches. | The Lonend store also supplied meat for some pre-packed sandwiches. |
Medical experts have said no new cases of E.coli O157 have been recorded. | Medical experts have said no new cases of E.coli O157 have been recorded. |
Other cases | Other cases |
Morrisons is understood to have 12 meat suppliers which remain under investigation. | Morrisons is understood to have 12 meat suppliers which remain under investigation. |
As part of its investigation, the Outbreak Control Team have been looking at other recent E.coli cases identified in both Scotland and England, although none have been linked to this outbreak. | As part of its investigation, the Outbreak Control Team have been looking at other recent E.coli cases identified in both Scotland and England, although none have been linked to this outbreak. |
The Lonend store supplied meat for pre-packed sandwiches | |
The 66-year-old woman's husband is still seriously ill in hospital after contracting the infection. | The 66-year-old woman's husband is still seriously ill in hospital after contracting the infection. |
Two others are receiving medical care, while the rest of those infected are recovering at home. | Two others are receiving medical care, while the rest of those infected are recovering at home. |
The latest case involved a 70-year-old Paisley woman who took ill while on holiday in Ireland. | The latest case involved a 70-year-old Paisley woman who took ill while on holiday in Ireland. |
She had eaten cooked meat bought from the deli counter at Morrisons two weeks ago. | She had eaten cooked meat bought from the deli counter at Morrisons two weeks ago. |
Officials have taken extensive samples and swabs from two stores in Paisley which have been sent to labs for analysis. | Officials have taken extensive samples and swabs from two stores in Paisley which have been sent to labs for analysis. |
They are also interviewing all Morrisons staff who may have had contact with the two delicatessen counters where the meat was bought. | They are also interviewing all Morrisons staff who may have had contact with the two delicatessen counters where the meat was bought. |
Detailed information | |
A Morrisons spokesman said: "We continue to work closely with the relevant authorities at all levels and are focusing all our effort and resources on helping to identify a possible source of the outbreak of E.coli 0157 in the Paisley area, which is still being investigated. | |
"Investigations have continued today and we have provided the authorities with further detailed information about the sale and use of sliced cooked meat products sold at the two Paisley stores. | |
"No other products or Morrisons stores are involved in this investigation." | |
Sliced cold meats have been withdrawn from sale at the deli counters at the two stores and people are being advised not to eat any meats that have been purchased. | Sliced cold meats have been withdrawn from sale at the deli counters at the two stores and people are being advised not to eat any meats that have been purchased. |
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are due to meet again on Friday to review the situation. | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are due to meet again on Friday to review the situation. |