Six people fall ill with cryptosporidiosis after lamb feeding experience

10 articles · Updated · Edinburgh Live · May 6

The cases were linked to Craigies Farm near South Queensferry, and one Edinburgh mother said she was hospitalised after visiting with her two children on 15 April.
NHS Lothian said adults and children were affected and is monitoring the situation with environmental health, while warning the parasite can spread through animal contact and contaminated surfaces.
Craigies Farm said its lamb feeding ended on 4 May, inspectors were satisfied with controls, and extra cleaning and handwashing guidance have been reinforced amid a usual spring rise in cases.

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