Familes take legal action after visitors to petting farm fall ill
MORE than 80 people are now seeking legal action after parents and children fell ill with an animal parasite on a trip to a popular kids petting farm.
The group were left with severe gastric illnesses and some were hospitalised after visiting Gannow Farm, in Worcestershire, over the Easter holidays.
Parents and children as young as one were struck down with sickness and diarrhoea after going to the attraction, which offers cuddles with lambs and calves.
Many contracted cryptosporidium – a microscopic parasite which can cause gastrointestinal illness in both humans and animals – and still remain seriously ill.
Last month it emerged 20 visitors had contacted public health lawyers asking them to investigate their case following their ordeals.
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The UK Health Security Agency and Wychavon District Council has also launched a probe into the farm, which has remained close since.
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