A disease that can lead to lung infection or pneumonia, it is caused by a
bacteria which is found widely in rivers and ponds but can thrive in
artificially heated water such as that in hot tubs
How is Legionnaires' disease spread?
Legionnaires' disease is mainly spread through exposure to
systems where water is kept at a temperature of between 20-45C which
encourages bacteria growth. Systems that do this include cooling towers,
spa pools and hot water systems. The risk is increased if the system
creates and spreads tiny droplets of water which are easily inhaled.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) said investigations were taking
place at JTF Warehouse in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, and the company was
co-operating.
A statement from the firm said: "JTF is extremely concerned and the product has been withdrawn from all stores."
A disease that can lead to lung infection or pneumonia, it is
caused by a bacteria which is found widely in rivers and ponds but can
thrive in artificially heated water such as that in hot tubs
Seven people diagnosed with the
disease are in hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and another is in a stable
condition in hospital in Leicester, the agency said.
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