E. coli case confirmed at San Luis Obispo preschool, classrooms closed

San Luis Obispo County health officials confirmed person-to-person E. coli transmission at a preschool, where affected classrooms were closed for cleaning. The infected person, who did not visit Brookshire Farms, developed hemolytic uremic syndrome and was hospitalized before recovering at home. Officials believe the person contracted the infection through contact with someone linked to the pumpkin patch outbreak, which has killed one person.