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A series of E.Coli outbreaks emanating from child oriented petting farms may see several claims made for no win, no fee compensation, and could also instigate a change in the guidelines associated with the type of contact very young children should have with animals.
According to The Telegraph, a Department of Health (DoH) committee is looking into the introduction of stricter guidelines regarding under-fives being allowed to touch animals in zoos and farms.
A spokesperson for the DoH said, ''In the light of the current outbreaks of E.coli 0157, associated with visits to open farms, the advisory committee on dangerous pathogens is being asked to review the current guidance and will advise on the need for additional precautions.''
One farm in Surrey has likely been the cause of 57 cases of E.Coli stomach upsets since the outbreak was first reported in August and three other UK farms have closed after confirmed cases of the bug have been identified.
At least ten children are currently in hospital with the E.Coli infection, also commonly associated with food poisoning, fortunately, all are said to be in a stable condition.
Investigations into the farms are ongoing and once test results are known the parents of any affected children may be entitled to claim no win no fee compensation through a personal injury solicitor.
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