HEALTH chiefs have confirmed further food poisoning cases linked to a single venue in Wrexham.

Public Health Wales has been working with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Wrexham Council to investigate a cluster of recent salmonella cases in the city.

Following the identification of several initial cases, an investigation is being carried out by a multi-agency Outbreak Control Team (OCT) which includes representatives from the three organisations. 

A further five cases have been confirmed since last week's update. 

Richard Firth, consultant in Public Health at Public Health Wales, and chair of the OCT, said: “Public Health Wales is working with colleagues to investigate this cluster of cases, and to reduce the risk of further spread of infection.

“We are currently investigating 33 confirmed cases of salmonella associated with a single venue in the city."

He added: “Infection with salmonella can cause watery and sometimes bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Salmonella is one of a number of organisms that gives rise to illness collectively known as 'food poisoning'.

“Although it is an unpleasant illness, most people who become ill with Salmonella generally make a full recovery, but serious complications may occur in frail, elderly people, very young children and people with impaired immune systems.

“Anyone who is concerned about their health should contact their GP or call NHS Direct Wales on 111.”

The name of the venue in question hasn't yet been disclosed.