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E. coli Outbreak Associated with Wonder World Preschool in Slayton

By Pritzker | Ruohonen

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:

• 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.

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, 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.

Full post as published by Food Poisoning Law Blog on June 08, 2008 (boomark / email).