Fair and Petting Zoo Safety

A resource for fair and petty zoo legal cases and outbreak prevention

2004, 2005 Petting Zoos linked E.coli O157:H7 Outbreaks - North Carolina, Florida, and Arizona

During 2004--2005, three outbreaks of Escherichia coli O157:H7 infections occurred among agricultural fair, festival, and petting zoo visitors in North Carolina, Florida, and Arizona. One hundred eight cases, including 15 cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome* (HUS), were reported in the North Carolina outbreak; 63 cases, including seven HUS cases, were reported in the Florida outbreak; and two cases were reported in Arizona. No fatalities occurred. Illnesses primarily affected children who visited petting zoos at these events.

2003 Petting zoo-associated Escherichia coli O157:H7. British Columbia
2007 E.coli O157:H7 linked to showing cattle or visiting cattle barn at MN State Fair. Minnesota

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