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The local health authority is examining samples of the restaurant's food, and a risk assessment is being made of all food storage, preparation and cooking processes. Samples have also been taken from all members of staff because contamination of food can occur at any time from the suppliers to the diners at the restaurant.

The Fat Duck has tested its menu but has not found anything that could cause food poisoning.

Authorities have thus far not been able to find the source of the illnesses.

"This is a very complex outbreak," Health authority director Graham Bickler said. "We are working closely with the restaurant."

And, as you and I both know, this isn't anything a chef wishes on his restaurant. Peanut butter plants might be corporate, and could screw up, but most chefs would be mortified to have this happen to their place.