Traces of a deadly superbug has been found in British pork products sold in supermarkets. Test found that more than 10% of food such as mince, chops and joints had the strain of enterococci bacteria.
The bacteria can cause ailments such as urinary tract infections. In the most serious cases it can enter the bloodstream, affecting both the brain and heart, which can be life-threatening.
It has also been shown to be resistant to antibiotics used to treat serious illnesses in humans. Products analysed included some labelled as 'Red Tractor assured' as well as numerous organic lines.
