31 July 2012 Last updated at 04:56 ET
A hot tub is the "probable" source of an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Staffordshire, health officials have said.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) said investigations were taking place at JTF Warehouse in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, and the company was co-operating.
A statement from the firm said: "JTF is extremely concerned and the product has been withdrawn from all stores."
The HPA said there had been 18 cases in the outbreak. One patient has died.
Seven people diagnosed with the disease are in hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and another is in a stable condition in hospital in Leicester, the
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Hot tub probe over Legionnaires'
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The spread of disease could be passed through the hot tub because of the water content. Be sure to be hygienic to prevent the spread of the disease.
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