Otters, owls and E coli: study flags health risks at Japan’s exotic animal cafes
- Posted on October 7, 2025
- By South China Morning Post
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Otters, owls and E coli: study flags health risks at Japan’s exotic animal cafes

A survey of 25 of the cafes found troubling lapses in hygiene and infection control, including the presence of E coli and salmonella.