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80,000 Tonnes of Contaminated Food Linked to Smuggling

8/14/2025

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Story summary

A report connects migrant smuggling in lorries to over 80,000 tonnes of potentially contaminated food in the UK since 2016.
The Food Standards Agency is urged to improve security measures to enhance food safety.
Salmonella and other bacterial infections have increased, with salmonella cases reaching a decade high in 2024.
Vulnerable groups, such as children and the elderly, face a higher risk of severe illness from these infections.

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Story summary

A report connects migrant smuggling in lorries to over 80,000 tonnes of potentially contaminated food in the UK since 2016.
The Food Standards Agency is urged to improve security measures to enhance food safety.
Salmonella and other bacterial infections have increased, with salmonella cases reaching a decade high in 2024.
Vulnerable groups, such as children and the elderly, face a higher risk of severe illness from these infections.