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Brookshire Farms E. coli outbreak in California
Overview
Health officials in San Luis Obispo County, California, linked an E. coli outbreak to Brookshire Farms, a local pumpkin patch. Initial reports confirmed five cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, with three children requiring treatment in a pediatric intensive care unit. An exposure window was identified between October 16 and October 26, prompting the farm to voluntarily close for investigation.
By November, the scope of the outbreak was clarified, with authorities reporting five laboratory-confirmed infections and 10 additional individuals developing matching symptoms. More than 15 people were severely affected. One victim, a 6-year-old, remained in critical condition with acute neurological complications requiring intubation and blood transfusions.
Brookshire Farms reopened on November 6 following a 10-day voluntary shutdown. The farm’s co-owner, Shawn Callaway, stated he was “destroyed” by the impact on the affected families.
Entities
Brookshire Farms · San Luis Obispo County · Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital · Camden Foy · Shawn Callaway
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesBrookshire Farms reopens after E. coli outbreak in California
Brookshire Farms in California has reopened after a voluntary shutdown following an E. coli outbreak that sickened over 15 people and left three children in intensive care.
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[HEALTH] 5 sourcesBrookshire Farms linked to E. coli outbreak in California
Five people, including three children in intensive care, have been sickened by E. coli linked to Brookshire Farms in San Luis Obispo County, California.
Sources
nypost.com · offthepress.com