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Health officials investigate E. coli cases possibly linked to State Fair of Texas petting zoo

Carmen Silva
Carmen Silva
Carmen Silva
Reporter · Dallas, TX

Carmen, a Texas State University alumna, has over eight years of experience in health journalism. She has reported on public health issues for NPR affiliates and provides insight into the health landscape in Dallas, focusing on systemic challenges and community initiatives.

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Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 12:06 AM · 1 min read
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Health officials investigate E. coli cases possibly linked to State Fair of Texas petting zoo — Abilene Health news

Dallas County is investigating reports of E. coli cases linked to the State Fair petting zoo, confirming nine possible cases, with some hospitalizations.

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