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E.coli outbreak after lamb event in Lancashire

Eleven people have been infected with E.coli after visiting a lamb feeding event in South Ribble, Lancashire.

Public Health England (PHE) say four people were hospitalised with complications arising from the infection.

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E.coli outbreak after lamb feeding event in Lancashire

Eleven people have been infected with E.coli after visiting a lamb feeding event in South Ribble, Lancashire.

Public Health England (PHE) say four people were hospitalised with complications arising from the infection.

All eleven cases had visited the lamb feeding event at Huntley’s Country Store, near Samlesbury over recent weeks.

PHE confirmed there is no longer any risk to the public and say all contact between animals and the public at the premises has now ceased.

“Investigations are still on going and all public health measures have been put in place. The owners are co-operating fully and we are working closely with them and with colleagues across health and local authorities.

“Symptoms of E.coli O157 include bloody diarrhoea, which can be serious, or milder forms of the infection which are usually self-limiting and clear within seven days.

"Anyone who visited the lambing event between 29 March and 24 April and who is unwell with diarrhoea, bloody diarrhoea or passing less urine than usual should seek medical advice or contact NHS 111.

– Dr Ken Lamden, Consultant in Health Protection from the Cumbria and Lancashire’s PHE Centre
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