Public Health Public Information Officer Tom Cuddy confirmed that three of those cases were children who are in \u201cserious condition and receiving pediatric intensive care,\u201d he told The Tribune.<\/p>\n
The county declined to provide further information about the children or where they were being treated.<\/p>\n
The suspected exposure period at Brookshire Farm is Oct. 16\u201326, and the source of the infection is still under investigation, a Public Health news release said.<\/p>\n
The county initially reported a shorter exposure period, but updated the correct week-long period in a message Thursday evening.<\/p>\n
Brookshire Farms, located on Los Osos Valley Road at the edge of San Luis Obispo city limits, sells pumpkins and a harvest of gourds, squash, fruits and vegetables. It has a corn maze with 3 miles of trails, play areas for children, hay rides and more. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com <\/p>\n
Anyone who visited Brookshire Farms between those dates and is experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms \u2014 usually cramping, abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea \u2014 should contact their healthcare provider, Public Health advised.<\/p>\n
Children under the age of 10 are at highest risk of having complications.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are working diligently to identify the source of these infections to protect the health of our community,\u201d County Health Officer Dr. Christy Mulkerin said in the release. \u201cWe encourage anyone who may have been exposed and is experiencing symptoms consistent with E. coli infection to seek immediate medical attention.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the release, Brookshire Farms is cooperating with Public Health and closed voluntarily while the investigation proceeds.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Public Health is also gathering information, investigating potential exposures and conducting follow-up activities to determine whether the cases are connected, the release said.<\/p>\n
E. coli infections can cause diarrhea, severe stomach cramps and vomiting. Some infection scan lead to serious complications, including kidney damage.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnyone experiencing bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, signs of dehydration or other concerning symptoms should seek medical attention,\u201d the release said.<\/p>\n
Brookshire Farm posted on Facebook<\/a> Tuesday that it was temporarily closed, and co-owner Shawn Callaway told The Tribune that their thoughts and prayers were with those who were affected.<\/p>\n This story was originally published October 27, 2026 at 3:41 PM.<\/p>\n Related Stories from San Luis Obispo Tribune<\/p>\n An aerial view shows the corn maze at Brookshire Farms on Los Osos Valley Road near the edge of San Luis Obispo\u2019s city limits. Brookshire Farm sells pumpkins and a harvest of gourds, squash, fruits and vegetables. The farm also offers 3 miles of trails, play areas for children, hay rides and more. Photo courtesy of Brookshire Farms <\/p>\n
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