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E. coli outbreak at California pumpkin farm claims first victim after three kids rushed to ICU

News · November 11, 2026 · 0 Comment

An E. coli outbreak at a California pumpkin farm has claimed its first victim.

The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department confirmed the dєatᩚh of one person Tuesday after they were believed to have been infected at Brookshire Farms in late October.

Pumpkins and gourds displayed on hay bales and a wooden cart at Brookshire Farms.
Shawn Callaway, co-owner of Brookshire Farms in San Luis Obispo, talks about local pumpkin patch operations and rising costs. KSBY
Shawn Callaway, co-owner of Brookshire Farms.
Shawn Callaway, co-owner of Brookshire Farms, speaks about the opening of a 4.5-acre Sesame Street-themed corn maze and pumpkin patch in San Luis Obispo. KSBY

The health department said: “This is truly a heartbreaking development, and our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected by this outbreak.”

“The entire team at Public Health extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones during this difficult time.”

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