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Four confirmed cases of legionella disease in Scotland appear to be linked by the use of bagged garden compost.
Two patients are in intensive care. All those confirmed to have been infected by the Legionella longbeachae bacterium were aged 64-82 years old, described as keen gardeners, and had recently bought bags containing garden compost. The UK Growing Media Association is assisting NHS Lothian. Unlike potting mix in Australia, bagged growing media in the UK does not carry specific warnings about the danger of Legionella.
Legionella infections can be caused by inhalation of contaminated dry compost, or ingestion from eating or smoking when hands are still dirty. Early symptoms include fever, chills, headache, shortness of breath, sometimes dry cough, muscle aches and pain.
can you advise me if it is ok to use cow manure which was bought bagged but has gone mouldy in some spots can it still be used in pots etc.
Hi June – yes it’s fine to use on your plants. What you’re seeing is decomposing fungi however you should follow the warnings and precautions on any bagged product of organic matter as they can all contain harmful organisms. Make sue the material is moist, not dry, wear a dust mask, and gloves, and wash your hands afterwards.