Petting Zoo,  E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, Pinellas County, FL 2007

In May and June 2007, seven Florida children were infected with E. coli O157:H7.  Six of the children had visited a Day Camp petting zoo, and the seventh was another victim’s sibling.  Two of the children were hospitalized, all seven recovered.  The petting zoo was closed on the recommendation of the health department.  The CDC’s report on the incident can be found here.