UK Health Security Agency data released on 28 May 2026 shows Salmonella infections in England reached 10,406 cases in 2025, the highest figure in a decade, with a slight rise from 10,389 in 2024. Campylobacter cases remained high at 69,394 in 2025, down marginally from 70,392 the previous year. Listeriosis cases stayed steady at 181 in 2025 versus 179 in 2024, with 28 deaths among non‑pregnancy cases and 40 pregnancy cases, one‑fifth of all cases. Cryptosporidium infections fell 27.2% to 4,149 in 2025, though 18 farm‑related outbreaks were reported. UKHSA urges hand washing and food‑hygiene practices to reduce risk, especially for children, older adults and immunocompromised people.
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