Three More Cases Identified of Babies being Affected by Blood Poisoning

A meeting with the coroner, hospital officials, and the manufacturer led to a warning about contaminated liquid food. A father expressed hope that no other children would suffer after his son's death from blood poisoning. The likely source of the bacteria is a liquid feed from a manufacturing plant. Investigations are ongoing, and Public Health England confirmed more cases, with affected babies responding to treatment. Monitoring for long-term effects is advised.

What was the main concern discussed in the meeting with the coroner, hospital officials, and the manufacturer?

• The cost of medical treatments

• The contamination of liquid food

• The quality of hospital services

• The availability of hospital beds

What was the likely source of the bacteria that caused Yousif Al Kabush's death?

• A faulty medical device

• An infected hospital staff member

• A liquid feed from a manufacturing plant

• A contaminated water supply

How many babies were confirmed to have blood poisoning by Public Health England?

• 162

• 3

• 14

• 21

What action did the coroner recommend for babies who received the contaminated feed?

• Immediate surgery

• Transfer to another hospital

• Isolation from other patients

• Close monitoring for long-term effects

What is the expected timeline for the medical regulator to conclude its investigation?

• Within the next two weeks

• Within the next two months

• By the end of the year

• In the next six months