00:01A salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs has reached the West Midlands, with confirmed
00:06cases recorded in the region. Health officials are investigating clusters across England,
00:11with more than 500 cases identified nationally and two deaths linked to the outbreaks. The
00:16suspected source is imported eggs used mainly by restaurants, cafes and takeaways. The Food
00:22Standards Agency says there's no evidence British produced eggs are affected. Cases in the West
00:28Midlands remain relatively low, while people are being reminded to follow food hygiene advice,
00:34particularly when eating out or when preparing eggs at home during the ongoing investigation,
00:39as officials continue tracing cases.
