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North Carolina E. coli outbreak grows
cnn ^ | 11-7-04

Posted on 11/07/2004 1:55:59 PM PST by LouAvul

RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) -- An outbreak of E. coli infections linked to last month's state fair may be larger than previously thought, with more than 100 additional cases under review, according to health officials.

The number of confirmed infections grew to 31 by Saturday, and the state Department of Health and Human Services was investigating 103 more cases.

Department spokesman Bill Furney attributed the additional reports to heightened awareness among doctors and the public. "We're in a state where we are looking for it," he said.

The most common link among victims is that some visited a petting zoo at the fair. Many children were infected, including three who developed a serious complication that can cause kidney failure.

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TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; US: North Carolina
KEYWORDS: ecoli; health; nchealth; ncoutbreaks; ncstatefair; outbreak; statefairs
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1 posted on 11/07/2004 1:55:59 PM PST by LouAvul
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To: LouAvul

A job for Johnny Edwards!


2 posted on 11/07/2004 1:59:03 PM PST by SquirrelKing ("I have to march because my mother couldn't have an abortion." - Maxine Waters (D-California)
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To: SquirrelKing

Has Bush been blamed yet?


3 posted on 11/07/2004 1:59:36 PM PST by GaltMeister (Can I get me a terrorist huntin' license in hea?)
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To: LouAvul

We had an E. Coli epidemic here in Texas last year from a state fair.


4 posted on 11/07/2004 2:04:31 PM PST by Ptarmigan (Proud rabbit hater and killer)
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To: LouAvul

I guess petting zoos are off limits now.


5 posted on 11/07/2004 2:07:49 PM PST by Freepdonia (Victory is Ours! (I told you so :-))
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To: LouAvul

We had an outbreak at the Washington Cty fair a few years ago but we weathered it.


6 posted on 11/07/2004 2:09:03 PM PST by carlr
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To: LouAvul

It's apple cider season...they need to make certain no raw cider is being sold.


7 posted on 11/07/2004 3:21:33 PM PST by Sunshine55 (4 MORE YEARS!)
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To: carlr
The North Carolina State Fair is run by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture.

As those of you who frequent this forum are aware, about a year ago, Meg Scott-Phipps (D), the North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, was sentenced to about 4 years in the Federal Pen for election law violations in the 2000 election. Her opponent was Republican, Steve Troxler. Her appointed replacement was a career NC Dept of Ag guy named Britt Cobb (D, of course) who stood for election this year. His opponent is Steve Troxler.

As far as I know today, Steve Troxler is ahead by about 28,000 votes, but there is some question about a recount etc. This e-coli outbreak appears to have started with contaminated food at the NC State Fair, which was the responsibility of Mr. Cobb. It occurred at the showplace of the NC Dept. of Ag. In the spirit of true Democrat standards, it appears that Mr. Cobb's only duty is to tender his immediate resignation, concede the race to Mr. Troxler, and turn himself in to the closest U.S. Attorney for Federal Prosecution on account of his dereliction of duty and the reckless endangerment of our children.

8 posted on 11/07/2004 3:35:58 PM PST by Tom D. (Beer is Proof that God Loves Us and Wants Us to be Happy - B. Franklin)
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To: Sunshine55

And make sure folks wash their hands. Ick.


9 posted on 11/07/2004 3:36:53 PM PST by mewzilla
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To: Constitution Day

ping


10 posted on 11/08/2004 4:12:14 AM PST by snopercod (Inflation, it's how wars are paid for.)
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To: snopercod
The most common link among victims is that some visited a petting zoo at the fair.

My wife & I took our daughter to that petting zoo.
I remember laughing at my wife because she was so insistent on all of us using the hand sanitizer.

I'm not laughing now -- once again, she was right.

NC ping, incoming.

11 posted on 11/08/2004 5:15:47 AM PST by Constitution Day
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To: Constitution Day

you'd think you'd learn by now..... ; ).... we are ALWAYS right..... : )


12 posted on 11/08/2004 5:16:34 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: TaxRelief; Helms; 100%FEDUP; 2ndMostConservativeBrdMember; ~Vor~; A2J; a4drvr; Adder; Aegedius; ...

NC *Ping*

Please FRmail Constitution Day, TaxRelief OR Helms if you want to be added to or removed from this North Carolina ping list.
13 posted on 11/08/2004 5:16:51 AM PST by Constitution Day
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To: xsmommy

You will never get me to admit that. ;)


14 posted on 11/08/2004 5:17:31 AM PST by Constitution Day
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To: Constitution Day

Is it because they let the animals live in filth that the E-Coli was present?


15 posted on 11/08/2004 5:17:42 AM PST by Rebelbase (Indiscriminate reprisals strengthen the terrorists. Targeted ones weaken them. Aim is everything.)
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To: Constitution Day

i look very much forward to meeting Mrs. CD at the FR ball, so that we might enjoy being always right together : )


16 posted on 11/08/2004 5:18:50 AM PST by xsmommy
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To: LouAvul

Soap, water and refrigeration are the cure.


17 posted on 11/08/2004 5:19:35 AM PST by B4Ranch (A lack of alcohol in my coffee is forcing me to see reality!)
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To: Constitution Day

Don't mess with the Missus... any transient sense of victory you may have will be regretted later with an interest rate like a car title loan.

Glad none of you got sick, especially the little one.


18 posted on 11/08/2004 5:20:48 AM PST by Tijeras_Slim (Of course a winning Powerball ticket wouldn't hurt.)
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To: Constitution Day
I'm not laughing now -- once again, she was right.

Very smart woman she is. Child #4 became quite ill with E. coli a few years ago. She and brothers were playing in a creek that was close to a pasture. It was pretty scary for 3 weeks, and took her a full 3 months to recover.

19 posted on 11/08/2004 5:22:27 AM PST by Carolina
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To: Constitution Day
We didn't go to the petting zoo at the fair because I didn't have my handi wipes. I was beating myself up because I was being so paranoid -now I can breath a sigh of relief! ALWAYS Listen to your wife.. we know these things!! ;}
20 posted on 11/08/2004 5:22:50 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (God bless the Swift Boat Vets!)
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