Baby Goat Identified as Likely Source of E. Coli Outbreak at Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm

Baby goat found to be cause of E. coli outbreak

A baby goat at a petting zoo at a pumpkin patch attraction has been found to be the likely source of an E. coli outbreak.The animal at Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm was identified by the Will County Health Department. The department has reported that DNA testing found the

E. coli cases linked to baby goat Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm petting zoo in Homer Glen

E. coli cases have been linked to a baby goat at the Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm petting zoo in Homer Glen, IL, the Will County Health Department said.

Baby goat identified as likely source of E. coli outbreak at Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm

A baby goat at Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm has been identified as the likely source of an E. coli outbreak that sickened visitors, according to the Will County Health Department.

Will County health officials say E. coli cases linked to baby goat at Bengston’s petting zoo

Health inspectors investigated after five cases of E. coli were initially linked to the popular pumpkin farm in Homer Glen in October.

Cases of E. coli linked to baby goat at Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm

Lab results show a genetic link between people who became sick and a goat at Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm petting zoo in Homer Glen.

Baby Goat Is Likely Source Of E. Coli Infections At Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm: Health Department

Two more cases were laboratory-confirmed after the investigation at Bengtson's, bringing the total cases to seven, officials said.