A WOMAN who is still suffering from gastric problems almost a year after contracting salmonella during a wedding anniversary break to Mexico is taking legal action against a travel company.

Jackie Reynolds, 57, and her husband Alan, 43, of The Walk, Birdwell, were just days into their holiday in Mexico when Jackie became unwell with severe diarrhoea and vomiting.

The holiday in September last year was to mark the couple’s sixth wedding anniversary, and they were staying at the four-star Club Hotel Riu Tequila which was booked through TUI UK Limited trading as Thomson.

When they returned home, Jackie contacted her GP and a stool sample revealed she had contracted salmonella, which is usually contracted by eating contaminated food.

Almost 12 months on from the holiday, Jackie continues to suffer gastric problems and sensitivity to certain foods.

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