Fatal E.coli case probe continues

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The outbreak has been linked to cooked meat from deli counters at two branches of Morrisons in Paisley, Renfrewshire.

A 66-year-old woman has died while her 72-year-old husband is seriously ill in hospital. A 71-year old woman is also being treated in hospital while an 86-year-old woman and a family of three are recovering at home.

The bug is suspected to have been picked up from the cold meat counters at the firm's stores in Lonend and Falside Road, and all the victims are from the Paisley area.

Another woman from the Paisley area, aged 70, fell ill while on holiday in the Republic of Ireland.

She had eaten meat bought from the deli counter two weeks ago and is currently being treated for E.coli 0157 in hospital in the Irish Republic.

The Outbreak Control Team are currently conducting a wide-ranging investigation to discover the source of the E.coli 0157 outbreak which has been linked to the two branches.

Environmental health officers are investigating the 12 suppliers which provide cold cooked meat to Morrisons.

Officials have taken extensive samples and swabs from two branches in Paisley which have been sent to labs for analysis.

No other foods from Morrisons or elsewhere have been implicated in the outbreak so far. Sliced cold meats have been withdrawn from sale at the deli counters at the two stores and people are being advised not to eat any meats that has been purchased.