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SLO County E. coli outbreak leaves 3 kids in intensive care
San Luis Obispo Tribune • • health
Key Points:
- Three children in San Luis Obispo County are in serious condition and receiving pediatric intensive care after contracting E. coli, with five total confirmed cases reported in the county.
- The infections are potentially linked to Brookshire Farms, a local farm known for its fall-themed activities, which was visited by those affected between October 16–18.
- Brookshire Farms has voluntarily closed during the ongoing investigation, cooperating with Public Health officials who are working to identify the source and determine if the cases are connected.
- Public Health officials advise anyone who visited the farm during the exposure period and is experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms, especially children under 10, to seek immediate medical attention.
- E. coli infections can cause severe symptoms including bloody diarrhea and kidney damage, prompting urgent warnings from health authorities to protect the community.
