One death confirmed in California E. coli outbreak at Brookshire Farms

One death confirmed in California E. coli outbreak at Brookshire Farms

San Luis Obispo County public health officials confirmed on November 11 that one person died and five were infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli linked to Brookshire Farms in San Luis Obispo County, California, and that the farm had reopened after a voluntary ten-day closure.

The pumpkin farm was shut on November 6 as officials investigated the outbreak; inspectors found no evidence of the outbreak strain on the property. Co-owner Shawn Callaway said the operation remained focused on safety, and earlier reports had noted five confirmed cases of the bacteria.

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San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

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11 novembre 2026
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One dead in E. coli outbreak linked to California pumpkin farm
One dead in E. coli outbreak linked to California pumpkin farm

Los Angeles Times • 11 nov. 22h52

Health officials said a single fatality occurred among more than a dozen people infected after visiting Brookshire Farms in San Luis Obispo County, and the farm has reopened after a temporary closure.

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SLO County health officials confirm death of patient in E. coli outbreak
SLO County health officials confirm death of patient in E. coli outbreak

KSBY News • 11 nov. 02h57

One fatality has been confirmed among five cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli in San Luis Obispo County, and the implicated farm has reopened after the investigation.

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California E. coli outbreak: 1 death; 5 cases confirmed, officials say
California E. coli outbreak: 1 death; 5 cases confirmed, officials say

Sacramento Bee • 11 nov. 02h53

San Luis Obispo County public health officials reported one fatality and five confirmed cases linked to a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli outbreak tied to Brookshire Farm.

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10 novembre 2026
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Brookshire Farms’ owner speaks out after mysterious E. coli outbreak
Brookshire Farms’ owner speaks out after mysterious E. coli outbreak

New York Post • 10 nov. 18h36

Brookshire Farms in San Luis Obispo County reopened on Nov. 6 following a 10-day voluntary shutdown after an E. coli O157 outbreak that left 15 visitors ill, including three children in intensive care.

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7 novembre 2026
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California pumpkin farm reopens after E. coli outbreak, co-owner speaks
California pumpkin farm reopens after E. coli outbreak, co-owner speaks

Sacramento Bee • 07 nov. 22h11

Brookshire Farms in San Luis Obispo County reopened after a 10-day closure linked to five cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, with co-owner Shawn Callaway saying the farm remains focused on safety.

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Brookshire Farms co-owner reacts to SLO County E. coli outbreak
Brookshire Farms co-owner reacts to SLO County E. coli outbreak

San Luis Obispo Tribune • 07 nov. 17h00

Brookshire Farms in San Luis Obispo County reopened after a 10-day closure following an E. coli outbreak that sickened five visitors, three of whom were children in intensive care.

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6 novembre 2026
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Brookshire Farms to reopen following E. Coli outbreak investigation
Brookshire Farms to reopen following E. Coli outbreak investigation

KSBY News • 06 nov. 06h36

Brookshire Farms in Los Osos will reopen on Friday, November 6, after a voluntary closure tied to an E. coli outbreak investigation, with officials reporting no evidence of the outbreak strain on the farm.

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