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HEALTH warnings have been issued over salad bags due to potentially deadly contamination fears.

The popular ready-to-eat product sold across UK supermarkets has been associated with a rise in food poisoning cases.

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UK shoppers could be at risk of a brain-eating parasite found in some ready-to-eat salad bags (stock image)[/caption]

Research carried out by the journal Eurosurveillance highlighted the contamination fears reported across 10 European countries, including the UK.

This came after over 4% of the leaves in salad samples, tested between October 2021 and September 2022, were found to be contaminated with toxoplasma gondii oocysts.

“The parasite Toxoplasma gondii can cause severe disease in humans,” the research said.

“People can acquire the parasite by eating raw or undercooked infected meat or unwashed fruits or vegetables contaminated with the parasite.

“We wanted to investigate T. gondii in commercial ready-to eat (RTE) salads in European countries to estimate the importance of these food products as sources of T. gondii.”

The bacteria, which can be passed on through contact with cat faeces, has been known to contaminate food and water.

This makes salad that is washed or watered with dirty water a prime place for bacteria to grow.

According to research cited by Science Alert, this bacteria “can seriously disrupt the brain function of intermediate hosts, potentially including humans”. 

The National Institute of Health previously reported that half of the UK population show signs of past infection by the age of 50.

They added that once acquired, these parasites remain in human tissues for life.

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This can cause a problem later in life for people who have a weakened immune system, often a result cancer treatments or immunosuppressant drugs.

The Food Standards Agency recommended the best action to take to combat this outbreak.

“[Always] wash fruit and vegetables with water before you eat them to make sure that they are clean,” the experts advised.

“You should wash them under a running tap, or in a bowl of fresh water, making sure to rub their skin under the water.”

While toxoplasmosis is not usually serious and normally gets better on its own, the NHS highlighted that it can cause serious problems in certain situations.

This includes if you get it while you’re pregnant or have a weakened immune system .

If you have a weakened immune system toxoplasmosis may cause problems with your eyes, brain, heart, or lungs.

And if you experience more severe symptoms such as confusion, blurred vision, or slurred speech, you should also seek medical help.

Positive samples across Europe

Samples of the leaves were collected in the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, and Spain as well as the UK. 

Majority of the positive samples were collected in winter and packaged in the UK, France, Portugal, Spain, and Denmark. 

Scientists have urged for better control measures to help protect prevent infection. 

“This is particularly relevant since ready-to-eat salads are intended to be consumed raw without any further treatment by the consumer,” they pointed out.

“Future work should investigate presence of [the parasite] in different steps of the ready-to-eat production to minimise infection risk for humans.”

Rise in food poisoning cases

The warning follows alerts relating to a significant rise in serious food poisoning cases.  

Health watchdogs reported a spike in Campylobacter and Salmonella infections across England compared to previous years.

The latest annual data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showed that Campylobacter infections increased by 17% between 2023 and 2014 – from 60,055 to 70,352.

According to UKHSA, this represents the highest number of cases recorded in the past decade.

Meanwhile, Salmonella infections also reached a decade high, according to data.

They rose by with a 17% as well, from 8,872 cases in 2023 to 10,388 cases in 2024.

THIS is the shocking moment an OnlyFans model called “Little Red Head” brawled with a mum and daughter in a bathroom bust-up.

Bethany Brown lashed out at Amelia Begg when she was slapped by the 23-year-old’s mum Heather.

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Footage showed the three women brawling in the club loos[/caption]

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Bethany Brown had first been slapped by Heather Begg[/caption]

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She has now spoken out after the trio were convicted[/caption]

Footage has now been released of the attack at PJs in Warrington, Cheshire, that shows the feral trio brawling in the loos.

Brown was first hit by Heather, 40, after she accused the mum of swearing at her.

CCTV then shows the model grabbing the Heather as Amelia then joins in the fracas.

All three can be seen brawling with each other in front of stunned revellers as they exchange blows.

At one point, Brown’s hair extensions lay strewn the floor of the toilet after the trio scrapped with each other.

The fight on February 2 only ended when the pair were pulled apart by club-goers.

All three pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence.

They avoided a jail term and were instead handed fines – Brown 546 with £303 and the Beggs £615 each with £331 in costs and surcharge.

Warrington Magistrates’ Court was told the violence erupted when the trio got into an “exchange of words”.

But speaking out for the first time, Brown claimed she was “randomly attacked” by the mum and daughter.

She added: “I have no idea what caused it – this could have happened to anybody.

“Maybe it was because my outfit was see-through but that is the fashion these days – loads of girls wear things like that.

“The whole time I was wondering if I had done anything wrong – I did not want anything like this to happen.”

Brown claimed she was left with five small bald patches on the back of her scalp after her extensions were ripped out.

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Brown’s hair extensions were left on the bathroom floor[/caption]

She also suffered five large bumps on her head and bruises and scratches on her arms after taking a string of punches.

Brown, who also works as a hairdresser, left Amelia with a bloody nose after punching her in the face.

JP Alf Bean said the CCTV did not “make good viewing” after it was shown to the court.

Brown said she was only able to “defend herself” after taking part in two years’ worth of boxing sessions, which she did for fitness when she was 16 years old.

She said she now just wants to “move on” from what had happened.

The model continued: “So many people have reach out to me to ask if I am doing okay.

“I have been making content since the incident.

“My fans have reached out after finding out and told me to take some time if I need.”

Heather and Amelia have declined to comment on the incident.

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Brown claimed the attack came out of nowhere[/caption]

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She claimed she was persuaded to plead guilty by her lawyer[/caption]

AMAZON has blocked several popular but dodgy streaming apps from Fire TV Sticks in a fresh crackdown.

The tech giant had already blacklisted Flix Vision and Live NetTV, confirming to The Sun this week that the pair “exhibited malicious behaviour”.

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Two more apps disabled over concerns about people’s data being at risk[/caption]

It now seems that the firm has targeted more potentially dangerous apps.

Blink Streamz and Ocean Streamz are the latest to be disabled, according to AFTVNews.

A message apparently appears on screen warning users that the two apps “can put your device or personal data at risk”.

Ocean Streamz’s website already flashes up as dangerous when trying to access it on Google Chrome.

People are able to download shady apps because of Amazon’s open source tech on Fire TV Sticks, meaning you can download apps from outside the company’s own app store as you please.

Amazon has faced growing criticism for its response to illegal streaming.

Broadcaster Sky has hit out at the US firm, saying it does not do enough to tackle piracy.

Illegal streaming is estimated to be costing the industry “hundreds of millions of dollars”.

Nick Herm, chief operating officer at Sky, recently accused Amazon of failing to do “enough engagement to address some of those problems, where people are buying these devices in bulk”.

He also believes that modified Fire Sticks “probably” make up “about half of the piracy” in the UK alone.

THREE people have been arrested on terror charges after two planes inside an high security RAF base were damaged.

Counter Terrorism cops confirmed a 29-year-old woman and two men aged 36 and 24 had been arrested following break in at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.

More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online

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TAKE a look inside the family home that offers “ultimate in town centre living” on the Irish market for just €295k and it boasts a large garden.

This stunning property is located in Ennis town, Co Clare.

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The property is located in Ennis town centre[/caption]

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And it is now on the Irish market for €295,000[/caption]

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It comes with spacious and bright interiors throughout[/caption]

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The pad has been kept in a great condition by its owners[/caption]

This semi-detached home is a three-bedroom, two-bath that has been kept in fantastic condition by its current owners.

And it is currently available for viewings.

The house listing reads: “Located fronting on to Gallows Hill and St Flannan’s College and the vast & mature green area, number 63 Collins Park offers the ultimate in town centre living with bright, spacious and well-proportioned living accommodation.

“Rarely does a home come up for sale in this very much sought after location in Ennis Town.”

It includes a substantial modern kitchen with access to the rear garden and is perfect for first-time buyers.

The kitchen has wooden flooring and fully fitted with oak-style cabinets, an oven and a dishwasher.

Double-glazed windows located around the kitchen and dining area allow plenty of natural light to enter the house.

The family home is in an excellent location, with cafes, restaurants, public transport and a host of other amenities nearby.

Along with being located in Ennis town centre, Shannon Airport and Limerick city are each within an hour’s drive of the property.

The area also includes a choice of primary and secondary schools, perfect for families.

What’s more, the family home extends to 115 square metres and has a stunning rear enclosed garden with a block storage shed.

When entering the home, viewers are greeted by a fabulous hallway with carpet flooring and plenty of storage under the stairs.

A spacious living room is situated at the front of the home, and it comes with carpet flooring, a stone surround fireplace and has windows overlooking the front garden.

This comfortable area is filled with natural light and space, creating a cosy atmosphere.

There are two bathrooms in this family home, the first of which is fully tiled and includes a wash hand basin, a bath and a WC.

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Moving upstairs, there is a spacious and modern landing with a fabulous carpet on the stairs.

On the property’s first floor there are three bedrooms, including a master bedroom with carpet flooring and tons of storage space.

The second bedroom is also spacious, with carpet flooring, wardrobes, and enough room for a king-size bed.

The third bedroom is a modern single room with carpet flooring and plenty of storage space.

There is also another family bathroom located upstairs, and it is fully tiled and includes a whb, wc and an electric shower.

The back garden is another major bonus of this property, as it comes with ample amounts of space and light.

The property is listed by DNG O’Sullivan Hurley and listed on Myhome.ie.

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The pad is a three bedroom property[/caption]

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It comes with a large rear garden[/caption]

NOEL Gallagher has today given an update on how Oasis rehearsals are going, plus he broke his silence on the Glastonbury rumours that have been circulating.

Fans are on the edge of their seat for the tour to kick off next week and Noel, 58, has today been spilling the beans on the hotly-anticipated live shows

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Noel Gallagher has given fans an update on Oasis’ big reunion[/caption]

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The Oasis tour will kick off next week[/caption]

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Noel spilled the beans on today’s TalkSPORT[/caption]

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Noel and his brother Liam shot to fame in the 90s[/caption]

Now the superstar rocker has revealed details of how rehearsals are going with “our kid” Liam.

Speaking on today’s TalkSPORT, the Oasis legend said: “We finished rehearsing last Tuesday.

“We’ve got a few days off now and it’s sounding huge, so we’re all, well this is it, there’s no going back now. It’s good.”

All this week rumours about whether the famous 90s band will play a secret set at Glastonbury have been swirling – but don’t get your hopes up of them coming true.

Addressing the speculation, Noel joked: “I might have a look at it on the iPlayer, yeah, but everyone was saying ‘are you coming?’

“I was like, ‘I think it’s probably best if I sit it out this year as I’ve got something going on next weekend.’”

Oasis will kick off their long awaited reunion tour on Friday July 4 in Cardiff.

The sell out run of stadium gigs includes 5 shows at Heaton Park in Manchester and seven at Wembley.

Gigs will run all summer with the closing concert on September 28.

The band were recently heard rehearsing together, performing an electric version of Cigarettes and Alcohol all but confirming its place in the setlist.

Liam arrived at the London practice space armed with throat sweets but sounded in fine form, no doubt aided by his decision to swap booze for tea.

A source close to the Gallaghers told us: “Liam drinks tea to help warm up his vocal chords.

“He feels really fresh and they’re excited to get going.

“Rehearsals have been electric and they’re perfectly in sync.”

BRENTFORD have held talks to sign Gambian wonderkid Adama Bojang but could face a fight with West Ham for the highly-rated forward.

The exciting 21-year-old caught the attention of Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea in 2023 before sealing a switch to French side Stade Reims.

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Adama Bojang is on the list of Premier League clubs two years after arriving in Europe[/caption]

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Bojang’s playing style is being likened to former Premier League star Adebayor[/caption]

He spent last season on loan in Switzerland with Grasshopper Club Zurich, where he bagged six goals and chipped in with two assists across 27 appearances.

He netted a hat-trick against FC Luzern in April and scored twice against INEOS-owned FC Lausanne-Sport in February.

In Gambia, Bojang is known as the “next Emmanuel Adebayor” thanks to his lanky frame, technical ability and blistering pace.

Bojang is regarded as one of the most promising African talents of his generation and was previously courted by RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt and Hoffenheim before heading to France two years ago.

SunSport understands Brentford have already held talks with the player’s representatives and believe a fee of around £5million could be enough to tempt Reims into selling this summer.

The Bees are undergoing a major summer rebuild and are on the cusp of appointing current set-piece coach Keith Andrews as the successor to Thomas Frank.

They’re also bracing for the departure of star forward Bryan Mbeumo.

Manchester United have launched a £60million bid but Brentford are holding out for closer to £65million.

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The Bees are also set to lose dependable Christian Norgaard this summer after Arsenal bid £9million for the midfielder to replace departing Thomas Partey.

West Ham, meanwhile, have also spoken to Bojang’s camp while an unnamed Premier League club are believed to be monitoring the situation.

The Hammers are expected to be in the market for forwards, with the futures of Niclas Fullkrug and Michail Antonio both uncertain.

They admire Bojang’s potential and see him as a long-term project  but now face serious competition from Brentford, who are suddenly scrambling to rebuild after Frank’s shock departure.

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SAM Thompson had an awkward run-in with one of his exes after it was revealed he’d split from Samie Elishi. 

Yesterday The Sun told how Sam, 32, and Love Island star Samie, 25, had called time on their romance after just two months. 

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And the former Made In Chelsea star attended Buckingham Palace for The King’s Trust Awards – where he bumped into former flame Sophie Habboo. 

Pregnant Sophie, 30, who dated Sam for six months in 2018, was at the event with husband Jamie Laing. 

Jamie, 36, later took to Instagram to share a snap of them posing together with Fearne Cotton. 

But Fearne, 43, later took a swipe at Jamie and Sophie after they shared a clip of them recreating Meghan and Harry’s infamous “Baby Mama” dance on the Grand Staircase.

Jamie posted the video to his 1.6 million Instagram followers, writing: “They said we couldn’t film in Buckingham Palace.”

After Jamie and Sophie posted their hilarious video mocking the Sussexes, Fearne appeared to take a dig at the pair.

Writing in the comments next to video, the podcaster said: “You also had your pap camera out with a flash.

“Think of what the flash has done to those priceless paintings.”

Sam and Sophie got together while starring on Made In Chelsea but she ended their relationship because he gave her too much attention. 

She told new! magazine: “His best [attribute] was he doted on my hand and foot, but his worst was maybe that he doted on me too much.

“Some girls like that, I don’t. For me, I don’t like someone who’s needy. Independence is key.”

Sam and Samie confirmed they were dating in early May when they were spotted sharing a steamy kiss on a night out.

But yesterday an insider told us of their split: “It was a mutual thing and there is no bad blood between them.

“They both just have really busy schedules, particularly Sam who has been non-stop recently, and it was really hard to make it work. They’re still good mates.

“It’s a shame but sometimes things just don’t work out.”

Their romance came after Sam split from Zara McDermott in January.

Zara, 28, is now in a relationship with One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson.

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