# E. coli outbreak lands 3 in hospital, health officials investigate link to pumpkin patch

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/e-coli-outbreak-lands-3-in-hospital-health-officials-investigate-link-to-pumpkin-patch/
- Published: 2026-10-30T14:24:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T15:52:09+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/health/e-coli-outbreak-lands-3-hospital-health-officials-investigate-link-pumpkin-patch
- Topics: Health, Medicine, World

## Key points

- Five E. coli cases are under investigation in California.
- Three children are in intensive care.
- Officials are examining a possible link to a closed pumpkin patch.

## Summary

Five cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli have been confirmed in San Luis Obispo County, California, and officials are investigating a possible link to Brookshire Farms pumpkin patch. Three children are in intensive care, and the farm has closed voluntarily while the source and any further risk are assessed.

The suspected exposure period is 16 to 26 October. Symptoms can include stomach cramps, severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea, usually starting three to 10 days after exposure; young children are at greater risk of serious complications. Officials advise visitors during the period to watch for symptoms and seek medical care if they develop them. Possible routes include contaminated food or water, contact with animals, or person-to-person spread.

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