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Deadly E. coli Outbreak Linked to California Pumpkin Farm

An E. coli outbreak linked to a California pumpkin farm has resulted in its first reported death.

The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department said Tuesday that one person had died after apparently becoming infected at Brookshire Farms in late October.

Shawn Callaway, co-owner of Brookshire Farms in San Luis Obispo, discusses pumpkin patch operations and the rising cost of running the farm. KSBY
Shawn Callaway, co-owner of Brookshire Farms.
Shawn Callaway, co-owner of Brookshire Farms, discusses the opening of the farm’s 4.5-acre Sesame Street-themed corn maze and pumpkin patch in San Luis Obispo. KSBY

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

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