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

Sacramento Bee • November 11, 2026 • health

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One person has died in connection with an E. coli outbreak in San Luis Obispo County, California, confirmed by the county Public Health Department with family permission.
The outbreak, linked to Brookshire Farm, has resulted in five confirmed cases and three children developing severe complications requiring intensive care.
The farm's co-owner expressed deep distress over the situation and emphasized safety has always been a priority, while environmental testing has not definitively identified the contamination source.
Health officials noted that bacterial contamination can be temporary and difficult to detect, explaining the challenges in pinpointing the exact source of the outbreak.
The only known link among those infected is their attendance at Brookshire Farms, with no other common factors identified.

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