Chip Shop Food Poisoning Scare – Young Girl in Hospital

A young mother and young girl are amongst those to have suffered E coli poisoning from a takeaway in Wrexham. Abigail Hussey, aged 3, suffered kidney failure as a result of the bug and needed kidney dialysis, although she is believed to be recovering according to her parents The other victim, Karen Morrisroe-Clutton, also suffered kidney failure but remains in a medically induced coma in Wrexham Maelor hospital.

Abigail was transferred from Wrexham to Alder Hey hospital in Liverpool after several visits to her GP. Alder Hey hospital and Abigail’s parents were unwilling to indicate where they believed  the outbreak of E coli had occurred, however, environmental health officers shut down the Llay Fish Bar in Wrexham as a precaution and this is believed to be the source.

E coli is a common bacteria and most strains are harmless but some can cause serious food poisoning. This is usually associated with eating unwashed vegetables or meat which has become contaminated following slaughter.

It is one of many possible causes of food poisoning. Others include botulin, salmonella and campylobacter.

Food preparation and storage is key in providing safe produce for sale. Of particular relevance is the Food Safety Act 1990 which provides legislation on the standards of safety applicable to the sale of food for human consumption.

If you are looking to make a claim for injury caused by food poisoning then it is very important to keep as much evidence as possible and to make sure you visit the hospital or your GP. Also if you have to pay for any drugs or prescriptions to help you to recover then keep them as the cost may be recoverable later in your claim.