Almost 400 people in Wales have dialled 999 for suspected food poisoning, shocking new data reveals.

Kitchen experts at Prestige submitted a Freedom of Information request to the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust, uncovering 388 callouts over the past five years where food poisoning was cited.

People in their 20s were the worst affected, triggering 71 emergency calls - more than any other age group. Those in their 70s followed with 57.

Meanwhile, children and teenagers (0–19) accounted for 27 cases, while over-60s made up a significant 152 callouts overall.

Olivia Disley who conducted the research, said “Being mindful about food safety isn’t about being fearful, it’s about being smart, informed and proactive so that the kitchen stays a place of nourishment, not risk.”