abstract: E. coli O157:H7 has been implicated in many cases of food contamination across the world, in both the beef and poultry industries, with approximately 1,000 E. coli O157 cases reported in UK each year.This includes 100 cases of haemolytic uraemic syndrome, a serious illness which can cause acute renal failure.Indeed, E. coli O157:H7 infections are of particular concern due to the potential severity of symptoms.An estimated 73,500 cases of illness, 2000 hospitalisations and 60 deaths occur each ye
journal: Journal of Research in Health Science