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Sheep Poo Caused Mountain Bike Vomit Carnage
Sunderland Echo ^ | 02 December 2008 6:46 AM | Sunderland Echo

Posted on 12/08/2008 2:21:20 PM PST by FreeManWhoCan

Mud contaminated with sheep faeces was the most likely cause of 161 competitors in a mountain biking event falling ill, a report has said. An investigation into the outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea following the Mountain Bike Marathon, in Builth Wells, mid Wales, was carried out by the National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS).

The 664 riders who took part in the event on Jul ADVERTISEMENT y 5 and 6 were invited by NPHS to complete an internet questionnaire after an initial report of eight people falling sick.

Of the 355 responses, 161 reported symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting following the event.

The responses were used to investigate the risks competitors were exposed to.

And the report concluded that the outbreak was probably caused by Campylobacter, spread to the cyclists by mud which was contaminated with sheep faeces.

It said the heavy overnight rain was likely to have contributed to the outbreak by increasing the amount of liquid mud on the course.

The report went on to recommend pre-packaged food being eaten out of the wrapper at future events, avoiding use of soiled drink and food containers, and washing hands when possible.

Dr Sian Griffiths, of the NPHS, said: "We have been delighted with the help we have received from the mountain bikers when investigating this outbreak of illness.

"We would also like to thank the race organisers for their co-operation and our colleagues in Environmental Health at Powys County Council.

"We hope that this report and the recommendations within it will help reduce the risk of something like this happening again."


TOPICS: Food; Health/Medicine; History
KEYWORDS: campylobacter; obama; vomit; vomitcarnage
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To: kalee

It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it.


21 posted on 12/08/2008 2:40:00 PM PST by Cailleach
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To: Charles Martel

I use a Camelbak when I ride, but no fenders.


22 posted on 12/08/2008 2:41:09 PM PST by wastedyears ("Al Gore is an apostle of arrogance." - Vaclav Klaus, Pres. of Czech Republic)
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To: TheWasteLand
I like "Campy Lobacter" too.

The next web forum that asks for a user name, I'll use it.

23 posted on 12/08/2008 2:41:18 PM PST by csvset
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To: Joe 6-pack

If their “shepherd” keeps ticking them off with his Bush-like agenda, I think ~those~ sheep will soon become wolves.

[make popcorn]...:)


24 posted on 12/08/2008 2:41:23 PM PST by Salamander (Cursed with Second Sight.)
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To: FreeManWhoCan

Why did I read that and think “Company Cafeteria”?


25 posted on 12/08/2008 2:41:30 PM PST by MARTIAL MONK
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To: Allegra; Xenalyte

Nomination for best headline of the year.


26 posted on 12/08/2008 2:41:40 PM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: Joe 6-pack
lax use of colons.

The use of lax colons seems to have been the problem, here ...

27 posted on 12/08/2008 2:42:35 PM PST by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: shibumi

Go to your room.


28 posted on 12/08/2008 2:42:41 PM PST by Salamander (Cursed with Second Sight.)
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To: FreeManWhoCan

headline of the day!


29 posted on 12/08/2008 2:45:41 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: FreeManWhoCan
Vomit Carnage

This needs to be in the FR lexicon. Hugh and Series, my FRiends.
30 posted on 12/08/2008 2:51:21 PM PST by JamesP81 (I shall give their President the same respect they gave mine.)
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To: JamesP81
Vomit Carnage

It exceeds even "Mega Barf Alert". Maybe a Helen Thomas nude calendar expose could actually reach such a level.

31 posted on 12/08/2008 2:54:38 PM PST by techcor
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To: JamesP81
This needs to be in the FR lexicon. Hugh and Series, my FRiends.

The new barf alert? Code for a Maureen Dowd column?

Or a Helen Thomas picture thread. ie. "That thread started off well, but quickly degenerated into vomit carnage."

32 posted on 12/08/2008 2:56:56 PM PST by TheWasteLand
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To: FreeManWhoCan

Title of the Week Award!


33 posted on 12/08/2008 2:58:11 PM PST by Uncle Miltie (SARAH *** JOE *** 2012!)
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To: TheWasteLand

Yep. I think that would fit.


34 posted on 12/08/2008 2:58:12 PM PST by JamesP81 (I shall give their President the same respect they gave mine.)
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To: Salamander
And so the clever sheep begin their global conquest, as foretold in The Prophecy.

Tourist: But where did they get the idea?

Shepherd: From Harold. He's that most dangerous of creatures, a clever sheep. 'e's realized that a sheep's life consists of standin' around for a few months and then bein' eaten. And that's a depressing prospect for an ambitious sheep.

35 posted on 12/08/2008 3:02:05 PM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (Inspiration: The momentary cessation of stupidity.)
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To: FreeManWhoCan
Of the 355 responses, 161 reported symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting following the event.

From inhilation? LOL...nah...they hadta ingest this stuff to get those symptoms~

36 posted on 12/08/2008 3:04:36 PM PST by Eagle Eye (Libs- If you don't have to play the rules then neither do we...THINK ABOUT IT!)
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To: MARTIAL MONK

Made me think of the BOC song, I’m On The Lamb,(but I ain’t no sheep).


37 posted on 12/08/2008 3:06:02 PM PST by bleach (Wake me in 2012)
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To: FreeManWhoCan

Thank God; I have another reason to not ride that bike I got for my birthday!


38 posted on 12/08/2008 3:14:40 PM PST by Phil Dinn
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To: Slings and Arrows

I didn’t even get passed the title ping.


39 posted on 12/08/2008 3:22:58 PM PST by pcottraux (I can't tell the difference between Carl Cameron, Chris Wallace, or Bill McCuddy.)
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To: y'all

I there a “Poo Ping” list?


40 posted on 12/08/2008 3:25:22 PM PST by Cyber Ninja (His legacy is a stain on the dress.)
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