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UKHSA, Public Health Scotland (PHS), Public Health Wales (PHW), Food Standards Scotland (FSS), the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) are investigating the outbreak. There are simple steps to prevent the spread of Salmonella: wash your hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and before preparing and handling food, cook food thoroughly, and if you have any symptoms, avoid handling food for others where possible. Several businesses have been linked to the same distributor of imported eggs. Jacquelyn McCormick, head of incidents at the FSA, said: "We are working closely with UKHSA and other partners to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis. Food chain investigations are ongoing to identify the source and origin of contamination." FSA advice related to eggs states that most people can eat runny or raw eggs whether they come from UK hens or have been imported."