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Union put blame on privatisation for outbreak of listeria

PRIVATISATION is the “real cause” of the outbreak of listeria in British hospitals, trade unionists told the Star yesterday.

Five people are thought to have died from contracting listeria after eating pre-packed sandwiches and salads at NHS hospitals.

The food had been made by the Good Food Chain, a company constructed to supply food to 43 NHS Trusts.

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