Public HealthWednesday, November 11
One person has died in the E. coli outbreak tied to Brookshire Farms
The Daily San Luis Obispo team
San Luis Obispo County Public Health confirmed Tuesday that one person tied to the E. coli outbreak at Brookshire Farms has died. “We are sharing this information with the permission of the individual’s family,” spokesperson Tom Cuddy said in a statement. The department hasn't shared more about the person, including their age.
Five people who visited the farm on Los Osos Valley Road had confirmed infections, and three of them are children who needed intensive care after developing Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Water, food and other samples from the farm didn't turn up the strain, so officials couldn't identify the exact source. Health officer Dr. Christy Mulkerin has said, “We believe there is no ongoing risk to the community.”
Three of the five confirmed cases are children who needed intensive care
3 of 5
- children who needed intensive care
- 2 other confirmed cases
Source: Sacramento Bee
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| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| children who needed intensive care | 3 | 60% |
| other confirmed cases | 2 | 40% |
- Common exposures: edible corn cups, pumpkins, hay, non-potable water
- Animals: no farm animals or petting zoos open to the public
Brookshire Farms reopened Nov. 6 after a 10-day voluntary shutdown. “Our hearts go out to the families, the kids, the adults,” co-owner Shawn Callaway has told The Tribune.
The farm closed, reopened and then a death was confirmed
- Oct. 17Five people with confirmed infections visit the farm on Oct. 17 or 18.
- Oct. 27Brookshire Farms shuts its doors voluntarily.
- Nov. 6Officials say there's no ongoing threat, and the farm reopens.
- Nov. 10Public Health confirms one death tied to the outbreak.
Sources: California Post, KSBY News, San Luis Obispo Tribune