State Health Department staff, with the assistance of New York State Police, now have contacted all but four of the food vendors who were present at the Washington County Fair to gather information about what water they used, foods that they prepared and served and their health status since the Washington County Fair concluded on August 29. Only the vendor discussed previously has reported any symptoms. State Police are working with authorities in Florida and Texas to interview the other four vendors. Incubation time varies from one to nine days. Because the disease can be serious or fatal, especially for young children and the elderly, prompt diagnosis is vital.
Symptoms typically occur about three days after exposure, with a range of one to nine days.
No cases of E. coli have been reported to date from anyone who attended the Schaghticoke Fair.