UK: Salmonella reaches highest level in a decade
New figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) indicate a 17.1% increase in salmonella and campylobacter infections across England between 2023 and 2024.
These infections are typically acquired through the consumption of contaminated food, including poultry, meat, eggs, raw fruits and vegetables, and unpasteurized milk or cheese.
The data reveal that campylobacter cases have reached their highest level in a decade, increasing by 17.1%, from 60,055 cases in 2023 to 70,352 in 2024, equating to 121.9 reports per 100,000 population. Individuals aged 50 to 79 accounted for 44% of all reported cases.
Similarly, salmonella infections also reached a ten-year high, rising by 17.1% from 8,872 cases in 2023 to 10,388 in 2024. Children under the age of 10 were particularly affected, comprising 21.5% of all cases.
