Article 6GPZQ Contaminated saline products recalled over hospital bacterial outbreak linked to Queensland death

Contaminated saline products recalled over hospital bacterial outbreak linked to Queensland death

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Source of Ralstonia outbreak under investigation with 43 suspected cases across Australia

A bacterial outbreak in hospitals around the nation has been linked to more than 40 people, including an elderly patient who died in Queensland.

Australia's medical watchdog has issued a quarantine notice for saline products which appear to be contaminated with Ralstonia - a form of bacteria normally found in soil and water.

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