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Will County STEC cases possibly linked to Bengtson's

Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm has closed its animal attraction while officials investigate five STEC infections. A shared visit history is established; a common source is not.

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DevelopingNext check Oct 25: Check for official case-count changes, animal-sampling or laboratory findings, source determination, and changes to the closure or visitor guidance.

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  1. Update 1Petting zoo closes as five E. coli infections prompt Homer Glen investigation

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    Petting zoo closes as five E. coli infections prompt Homer Glen investigation

    Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm has closed its animal attraction while officials investigate five STEC infections. A shared visit history is established; a common source is not.

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Who's involved

Organizations

  • STOP Foodborne IllnessAmerican public health organization1 report

Places

  • Bengtson's Pumpkin FarmBengtson's Pumpkin Farm, Homer Glen, IL 60491, United States of America1 report
  • Cook CountyCook County, IL, United States of America1 report
  • DuPage CountyDuPage County, IL, United States of America1 report
  • Kane CountyKane County, IL, USA1 report
  • Will CountyWill County, IL, United States of America1 report

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