common types of food poisoning bacteria uk
Campylobacter are the most common bacteria that cause food poisoning in the UK. Other bacteria that can cause food poisoning include salmonella, Escherichia coli (usually shortened to E. coli) , listeria, shigella and Clostridium perfringens.n the UK, the most common parasite that can cause food poisoning is toxoplasma. This is a parasite that lives in the gut of a number of animals, including cats. Food poisoning can occur if food or water is contaminated with the stools (faeces) of infected cats.