Question reference: S3O-00462
- Date lodged: 29 August 2007
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Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 6 September 2007
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what investigations it has undertaken in relation to the recent outbreak of E.coli O157 in Paisley.
Answer
This outbreakwas a matter for the local health board. The outbreak in Paisley was therefore investigated andmanaged by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in close collaboration with Environmental Health, the Food StandardsAgency, Health Protection Scotland and the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service.The Scottish Government was inclose communication with the local Board and Health Protection Scotland throughoutthe incident.
Once the outbreakis declared over the health board will follow up its own investigations with a report.