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E. coli cases possibly linked to Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm, Will County health officials say
ABC7 Chicago • • health
Key Points:
- Five cases of E. coli infections are potentially linked to visits to Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen, according to the Will County Health Department.
- The health department is conducting a thorough investigation to determine how the infections occurred and is collaborating closely with the farm.
- As a precautionary measure, Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm has voluntarily closed its petting zoo and is arranging for animal testing.
- The farm's owners and staff have been fully cooperative with the ongoing investigation.
