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November 7, 2026 · Industry Watch

California pumpkin attraction reopens during E. coli investigation

California pumpkin attraction reopens during E. coli investigation
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The owners said environmental testing found no trace of the pathogen, while the county investigation remained without a public update.

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A California pumpkin patch and petting zoo linked to an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections reopened on 6 November, according to Food Safety News.

The owners said environmental tests had returned negative results for the pathogen. San Luis Obispo County’s health department had not published a further update on its investigation.

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