Hunt for mystery ‘nationally distributed food item’ that has triggered E.coli in over 100 people across the UK – as experts warn anyone with diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach cramps should stay away from school or work

Experts say the rare Shiga toxigenic (STEC) variant of the diarrhoea-causing bug is ‘particularly nasty’ and issued a warning to handle and cook food hygienically. Experts say the rare Shiga toxigenic (STEC) variant of the diarrhoea-causing bug is ‘particularly nasty’ and issued a warning to handle and cook food hygienically.