National Food Safety

E. coli Investigations Underway at Animal-Contact Attractions

E. coli Investigations Underway at Animal-Contact Attractions

Recent coverage describes multiple E. coli investigations associated with animal attractions and gives practical prevention advice. Dallas County is investigating nine STEC cases after State Fair of Texas visits, with the petting zoo under scrutiny; officials have not confirmed the source or called it an outbreak.

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Updated Oct 29, 2026