2011 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections at a County Animal Farm, Washington
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred among visitors to the Forest Park Animal Farm in Everett, Washington. There were 5 laboratory confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 and 1 probable case. One child was hospitalized. There were no deaths. All ill persons visited the Animal Farm on June 4, 2011, opening day for the season. Two calves on site tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. The farm, run by the Everett (WA) Parks Department, has 25,000 visitors a year.
Tags:
animal, animal+contact, animal+farm, petting+zoo, stec, o157, h7Overview
| Outbreak began: | June 2011 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Animal Contact |
| Location(s): | Petting Zoo |
| Brand name(s): | Forest Park Animal Farm |
| Molecular test results: | EXHX01.2294/EXHA26.0071; Stx1-/Stx2+ |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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