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Health officials provide update on E. coli investigation at Chicago-area pumpkin farm

Will County health officials collected about 200 surveys over the weekend as they continue investigating five confirmed cases of E. coli potentially linked to visits to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen. Will County health officials have confirmed five confirmed cases of E. coli at a Chicago-area pumpkin farm, potentially linked to visits to Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm. The farm voluntarily closed its petting zoo as a precaution and will remain closed until further notice. The Will County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health are reviewing 200 surveys collected by communicable disease staff. Those who experienced symptoms are encouraged to complete the confidential survey to help investigators determine how the infections occurred. The investigation is looking at all possible sources of the infections. E. E.- coli symptoms can include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Health officials provide update on E. coli investigation at Chicago-area pumpkin farm

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Will County health officials collected about 200 surveys over the weekend as they continue investigating five confirmed cases of E. coli potentially linked to visits to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Home... [2516 symbols]


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