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'E. coli robbed me of the first few months of motherhood - it took me 8 months to recover'

E. coli is a type of bacteria found in the intestines, mostly in the gastrointestinal tract, and the UK has recently seen a surge in cases, with 288 confirmed in July

Carolina Goncalves, a superintendent pharmacist and health expert at pharmica.co.uk, explains, "Warmer temperatures and complacency regarding food safety along with personal hygiene are likely to be the cause of E. coli spreading across the country." The incident occurred back in May, ahead of the wider public awareness of the outbreak, leaving the source of Lexi's illness initially unknown. Specific risks include undercooked meats like ground beef, unpasteurised dairy products, and certain raw veggies such as spinach and lettuce.

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