Bakery hospitalises diners with dodgy food

A South Australian bakery has been forced to stop selling its chicken sandwiches after health authorities traced 17 recent cases of salmonella to the shop.

Three people suffered so severely they were hospitalised.

SA Health Director of Public Health Dr Kevin Buckett said the salmonella cases had all emerged in the past fortnight and were linked to sandwiches, wraps, rolls and focaccias purchased from Gawler South Bakery.

The bakery, located in a small town on the outskirts of Adelaide, is cooperating with SA Health and continues to trade its wares.

"However, it has ceased serving several sandwich-type products containing chicken and other fillings," Dr Buckett said.

"SA Health, in conjunction with the local council and the business, is investigating its food practices and will continue inspections of their sites."

Salmonella infection is usually the result of bacteria from contaminated food, water, or hands.

Eggs, meat and poultry are considered particularly high-risk.

People can experience symptoms between 12 and 72 hours after exposure and include fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, headaches, stomach cramps and loss of appetite.

Anybody suffering these symptoms is advised to see their doctor.