Exotic Incident #321
Incident Date:
10/31/2000
Location:
Worcester, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Merrymead Farm
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Species:
Other
Animal:
Unknown
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Health officials linked eleven cases of E. coli infection in children to a petting zoo at Merrymead Farm. Eight children were hospitalized, and six developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney damage.
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