E. coli Outbreaks in Minnesota Often Associated with Daycare Centers: Recent Wonder World Preschool E. coli Outbreak Sickens 8 Children
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According to the Minnesota Department of Health, eight children who attend Wonder World Preschool have lab-confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7. At least one of the children has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a complication of an E. coli infection that can lead to kidney failure and death.
Young children are a high-risk group for developing serious complications from E. coli infections. Most of the people who develop HUS in Minnesota and throughout the United States are children under 5.
As Minnesota E. coli lawyer Fred Pritzker stated in a recent law firm press release regarding the Wonder World Preschool E. coli outbreak:
Young children are a high-risk group for developing serious complications from E. coli infections. Most of the people who develop HUS in Minnesota and throughout the United States are children under 5.
As Minnesota E. coli lawyer Fred Pritzker stated in a recent law firm press release regarding the Wonder World Preschool E. coli outbreak:
Because young children often put their hands and toys in their mouths, preschools and daycare centers can quickly become hot zones for E. coli. Daycare facilities should know this and take affirmative steps to prevent the spread of E. coli.Minnesota has a history of E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks associated with daycare centers:
- 2005: One daycare-associated outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 resulted in seven confirmed cases and two cases of HUS. The route of transmission was likely person-to-person.
- 2004: Three daycare-associated outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 resulted in a total of 14 laboratory-confirmed cases (four to six cases per daycare). The route of transmission for all three outbreaks was likely person-to-person. There were no associated cases of HUS.
- 2003: One daycare-associated outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 resulted in three confirmed cases. The route of transmission was likely person-to-person.
- 2001: Three daycare-associated outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 resulted in 33 cases (27 of the cases in one daycare) and five cases of HUS, including one death. The route of transmission was likely person-to-person (Minnesota Department of Health E. coli O157:H7 and HUS Statistics).
E. coli Outbreak at Slayton Minnesota Day Care Highlights Care Issues
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Day cares are frequent sources of E. coli outbreaks. An E. coli outbreak at the Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota has led to 3 confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7. 13 other children have shown symptoms of an infection and are being tested. One child has been hospitalized and is showing signs of hemolytic uremic syndrome, a severe complication of E. coli O157:H7 infections that is the leading cause of acute kidney failure in children. Read our press release regarding this outbreak entitled, "Preschools and Day Care Centers Can Become Hot Zones for E. coli."
The parents of sickened children should contact an E. coli lawyer immediately. Compensation in an E. coli lawsuit could include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering and emotional distress.
The best way for day care workers, parents, and children to prevent the spread of E. coli O157:H7 is to wash their hands. Bacteria can easily hide under a fingernail or anywhere on the hand that was not thoroughly washed with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. It is especially important that day care workers wash their hands after using the restroom, changing a diaper, preparing food, or feeding a child.
The parents of sickened children should contact an E. coli lawyer immediately. Compensation in an E. coli lawsuit could include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering and emotional distress.
Preschools are responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary facility. E. coli is spread through food, water, animal contact or person-to-person contact. Although there are a number of different ways it can spread, the underlying source is feces. If a worker changes a diaper or wipes a bottom and then does not wash his or her hands adequately, E. coli bacterium could be transfered from the worker's hands to the mouth of a little child. Only a very small amount (100-200 bacterium) of E. coli O157:H7 is needed to cause disease.
It is very important that children with symptoms of an E. coli O157:H7 infection are not taken to a day care facility. Symptoms of an E. coli O157:H7 infection are:- Watery diarrhea
- Stomach cramps
- Severe abdominal pain
- Low-grade fever (10-20% of cases)
- Visibly bloody diarrhea
The best way for day care workers, parents, and children to prevent the spread of E. coli O157:H7 is to wash their hands. Bacteria can easily hide under a fingernail or anywhere on the hand that was not thoroughly washed with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. It is especially important that day care workers wash their hands after using the restroom, changing a diaper, preparing food, or feeding a child.
E. coli Outbreak Associated with Wonder World Preschool in Slayton
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Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota may be associated with an E. coli outbreak. The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating the outbreak.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health:
Preschools are responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary facility. E. coli is spread through food, water, animal contact or person-to-person contact. Although there are a number of different ways it can spread, the underlying source is feces. If a worker changes a diaper or wipes a bottom and then does not wash his or her hands adequately, contaminated feces could pass from the worker's hands to the mouth of a little child. Even small amounts of E. coli can seriously sicken a young child.
We are a Minneapolis, Minnesota law firm that practices extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation. We have recovered millions for victims of E. coli. Contact us about our E. coli lawsuit experience and a possible Wonder World Preschool lawsuit. To contact a lawyer with E. coli litigation experience at our Minnesota law firm, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free), email our lawyers or submit our free case consultation form.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health:
- 3 children who attend Wonder World have been confirmed positive for E. coli
- One child has been hospitalized with symptoms consistent with hemolytic uremic syndrome, a severe complication of the infection that affects the kidneys
- About 13 other children have shown symptoms of E. coli and are being tested for E. coli.
Preschools are responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary facility. E. coli is spread through food, water, animal contact or person-to-person contact. Although there are a number of different ways it can spread, the underlying source is feces. If a worker changes a diaper or wipes a bottom and then does not wash his or her hands adequately, contaminated feces could pass from the worker's hands to the mouth of a little child. Even small amounts of E. coli can seriously sicken a young child.
We are a Minneapolis, Minnesota law firm that practices extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation. We have recovered millions for victims of E. coli. Contact us about our E. coli lawsuit experience and a possible Wonder World Preschool lawsuit. To contact a lawyer with E. coli litigation experience at our Minnesota law firm, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free), email our lawyers or submit our free case consultation form.