Overview
- New surveillance published on May 28 shows Salmonella rose slightly to 10,406 laboratory‑confirmed cases in 2025, the highest annual total in ten years.
- Campylobacter remained widespread with about 69,394 cases in 2025 while listeriosis held steady and continued to cause severe outcomes in older people and pregnancy‑associated cases.
- Officials stress most Salmonella cases are sporadic rather than outbreak‑driven, with 13 recorded outbreaks affecting 269 people in 2025, so prevention must target both the food chain and everyday home practices.
- Health agencies and the Food Standards Agency recommend clear steps for households and diners, including handwashing, not preparing food when sick, following the 4Cs of food hygiene, and checking Food Hygiene Ratings.
- Cryptosporidium cases fell to 4,149 in 2025 but farm‑linked outbreaks stayed high, and regional data show London recorded the largest salmonella burden, highlighting local risks in addition to national supply issues.