Listeriosis in England and Wales

Public Health England (UK-NRL Lm) has published its 2019 report on national surveillance of listeriosis in England and Wales.

Main figures:

  • 142 cases of listeriosis were reported in England and Wales.
  • 4 listeriosis outbreaks investigated in England, including a national outbreak associated with the consumption of prepacked hospital sandwiches.

Link(s)

2019 summary report https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/listeria-monocytogenes-surveillance-reports/listeriosis-in-england-and-wales-summary-for-2019