Popular Chicago-area pumpkin farm investigated over potential E. coli exposure

Source Fox Chicago
Original Load Date Oct. 23, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Last Updated Oct. 23, 2026, 1:01 p.m.
Original URL http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-area-pumpkin-farm-e-coli

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#### The Brief * * The Will County Health Department is investigating five E. coli cases that may be linked to visits to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen. * The farm has voluntarily closed its petting zoo and is arranging for animal testing as a precaution. * Health officials ...