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San Luis Obispo County E. coli outbreak
San Luis Obispo County health officials investigate up to 13 E. coli infections linked to Brookshire Farms pumpkin patch.
In brief
San Luis Obispo County health officials investigate up to 13 E. coli infections linked to Brookshire Farms pumpkin patch. San Luis Obispo County health officials are investigating up to 13 E. coli infections linked to Brookshire Farms pumpkin patch. Originally reported by Sfgate.
E. coli outbreak investigation
Public health officials are investigating a dangerous E. coli outbreak potentially linked to a pumpkin patch.
Confirmed cases
Health officials report up to 13 cases of E. coli, including three children in pediatric intensive care as of Oct. 28.
Farm closure
Brookshire Farms remains closed as investigators work to determine the source of infections.
Shiga toxin risk
The E. coli strain produces Shiga toxin causing severe illness, particularly in children with bloody diarrhea.
Public health advice
Visitors with symptoms should seek medical attention; asymptomatic visitors do not need action.
The headline
San Luis Obispo County health officials are investigating up to 13 E. coli infections linked to Brookshire Farms pumpkin patch.
