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TB Outbreak at Amazon Warehouse Sparks Health Safety Outcry

2/4/2026

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In June 2025, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) detected a TB outbreak at Amazon's Coventry warehouse.
Staff were informed months later, and Amazon reported 10 cases of non-contagious TB after a September screening.
Local MPs called for stricter health-risk disclosure regulations and said they would scrutinize Amazon’s handling.
The GMB union criticized the company for lack of transparency and accountability on worker safety.
There is no evidence of ongoing transmission.

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Story summary

In June 2025, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) detected a TB outbreak at Amazon's Coventry warehouse.
Staff were informed months later, and Amazon reported 10 cases of non-contagious TB after a September screening.
Local MPs called for stricter health-risk disclosure regulations and said they would scrutinize Amazon’s handling.
The GMB union criticized the company for lack of transparency and accountability on worker safety.
There is no evidence of ongoing transmission.