Investigation Launched After Visitors Fall Ill Following Petting Farm Visit

A group of parents are considering legal action after 20 people, including young children, fell seriously ill following a visit to Gannow Farm in Worcestershire. Visitors experienced symptoms such as sickness and diarrhea after coming into contact with animals infected with cryptosporidium, a parasitic infection. The UK Health Security Agency and public health lawyers are investigating the incident. The farm has closed for the remainder of its Farm Experience 2024 season and is working with authorities to address the situation. Families affected by the incident are seeking answers and support to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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