The Mercury reports Hobart has been hit by an outbreak of potentially deadly salmonella poisoning. Nine people contracted the infection, three of whom were treated at hospital.
The case follows Tasmania’s worst salmonella outbreak earlier this month at Launceston.
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Victims consider suing bakeries
Victims of Tasmania’s worst salmonella outbreak might sue the bakeries at the center of the contamination. Two people who were infected with salmonella had inquired of Burnie lawyer Chris Barlett whether they could take legal action against the Launceston bakeries.…
Salmonella victims consider suing bakeries
Some of the 64 people who became ill through Launceston’s recent salmonella outbreak are exploring the possibility of taking legal action.
The Department of Public Health has traced the salmonella outbreak at the Trevallyn and Sugar Shack bakeries in Launceston…
Bakery at centre of outbreak to undergo safety tests
The Launceston bakery which started Tasmania’s worst outbreak of salmonella will be closely monitored to ensure it maintains proper hygiene standards. Public Health authorities will allow the Trevallyn Bakery to re-open once it passes safety tests and staff receive hygiene…
Tests prove bakery source of salmonella
Laboratory testing has confirmed a Launceston bakery was the source of Tasmania’s worst salmonella outbreak. Sixty-four people have been infected with the bacteria over the past few weeks. Of the 64 people infected, six were taken to hospital but all…
Launceston salmonella cases continue to rise
There has been another five confirmed cases of salmonella poisoning in Tasmania, bringing the total number so far to 57.
The Public and Environmental Health Service says the latest victims have not needed to go to hospital.
“The bulk of…
More fall victim to outbreak
The number of people infected by a salmonella outbreak in northern Tasmania grew to 28 yesterday when another eight cases were reported to health authorities.
One person is in a serious condition and two others have needed hospital treatment after…
Bakery salmonella outbreak
Three people were taken to hospital after an outbreak of potentially deadly salmonella poisoning in northern Tasmania. Twenty confirmed cases of salmonella have been reported to the Public and Environmental Health Service in three days.
The infection has been traced…
Salmonella outbreak makes 20 ill
A salmonella outbreak in Launceston has led to three people being admitted to hospital and two bakeries closing their doors. The outbreak has made 20 people sick and health authorities are expecting more cases in coming days.
The director of…