400 now hit by illness.THE number of diners said to have fallen ill after eating at celebrity chef In its strictest sense, a celebrity chef is a someone who has become well-known for his/her cooking. The first historical personality that fits this description is Martino da Como but in practical terms the term grew in popularity during the 1990s. Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck has risen to 400, it was revealed today. The 'culinary alchemist' has temporarily shut the restaurant as a precaution after 40 customers came down with a stomach bug. The Health Protection Agency said the number of cases reported, going back to late January, has risen since media coverage of the outbreak. The HPA's Thames Valley This article is about the Thames Valley in southern England. For New Zealand's Thames Valley region, see Thames Valley, New Zealand, or for the ITV region in the United Kingdom, see ITV Thames Valley. unit is working with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is a Royal Borough of Berkshire, in South East England. It became a unitary authority on April 1, 1998. It is home to Windsor Castle and Legoland. Environmental Health Department to investigate the outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting. A series of rigorous health tests were being carried out but these have so far failed to identify the cause of the scare. Blumenthal had hoped for the all-clear from environmental health officers on Wednesday but the inconclusive investigation meant he was unable to reopen the Michelin-starred restaurant in Bray, Berkshire. The Fat Duck remained closed today. Tests were being carried out on all of Blumenthal's staff. |
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