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16 Cryptosporidiosis Cases Linked to Edinburgh Lamb‑Feeding Attraction

Health officials urge thorough handwashing during an investigation into the petting attraction link.

Overview

  • NHS Lothian says 16 confirmed infections are linked to visits to Craigies Farm near South Queensferry, and teams are continuing to investigate.
  • Earlier coverage cited six linked cases, and officials now report a higher total as contact tracing and monitoring continue.
  • Craigies Farm says its lamb‑feeding experience ran as planned and concluded on May 4, and that environmental health inspectors were satisfied with its controls.
  • The farm reports extra cleaning in animal areas and the removal of higher‑contact elements such as lamb cuddling to cut the risk of spread.
  • Cryptosporidiosis is a parasite illness that causes watery diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, and a local mother needed hospital care after visiting with her children.