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The Snohomish County Health Department has identified a case of hepatitis A that occurred in a food worker who worked at two Taco Bell locations: 2727 Broadway in Everett and 303 91st Ave NE in Lake Stevens. They are warning about possible exposure to hepatitis A to... See More anyone who ate food from the Everett location on May 22 or 23 or from the Lake Stevens location on May 23.
The confirmed case appears to have been infected during international travel. The Snohomish County Health Department is working with the business to identify other workers who were potentially exposed and connect them with prevention information as well as resources for vaccination and post-exposure prophylaxis, as needed.
The Health Department advises anyone who ate food from the Everett location on May 22 or 23 or from the Lake Stevens location on May 23, to check if they are vaccinated against or immune to hepatitis A. People who are vaccinated or immune do not need to take any further action as they would be considered protected against this exposure. Individuals who are not vaccinated, immune, or are unsure of their status should contact their healthcare provider or contact the Snohomish County Health Department for guidance and potential post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent illness. Post-exposure prophylaxis involves receiving the hep A vaccine or immune globulin (IG), which can provide immediate and lasting protection when given within two weeks of exposure to the hepatitis A virus.
If you are experiencing Hepatitis A symptoms like fever, jaundice, nausea, clay-colored stool, dark urine, malaise, abdominal discomfort, or vomiting, it is important to report it. It can help to detect and resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
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Update May15, 2023
The Seattle & King County Public Health continues investigating an outbreak of norovirus-like illness linked to DSquared Hospitality at T-Mobile Market Hall. This is a large corporate food hall for T-Mobile employees that is typically not open to the public. As of May 10,... See More 2023, 70 people have reported becoming ill after eating food from Dsquared Hospitality at T-Mobile Market Hall. Meal dates range from April 26 to May 1. The Public Health identified one ill employee who reported symptoms consistent with norovirus on April 25, 2023 and returned to work on April 26, 2023. While the employee did not work while ill, people can be contagious up to a few days after symptoms resolve.
Source: The Seattle & King County Public Health
May 01, 2023
The Seattle & King County Public Health announced they are investigating an outbreak of norovirus-like illness linked to DSquared Hospitality at T-Mobile Market Hall located at 3655 131st AVE SE Bellevue, WA 98006. As of May 1, 2023, 22 people reported becoming ill after eating food from this place on April 26 and April 27. No hospitalizations or deaths have been reported in connection to the outbreak. The public health identified 1 ill employee who reported symptoms consistent with norovirus on April 25, 2023. It is not clear if this person was contagious at work. The investigation is ongoing.
Environmental Health Investigators visited the food service facility on May 2, 2023. Investigators did not find any risk factors within the food service facility that are known to contribute to the spread of norovirus. The food service facility closed on May 2 to complete a thorough cleaning and disinfection. Environmental Health Investigators will revisit the facility on May 3, 2023, to confirm that proper cleaning and disinfection was completed. The facility will reopen after meeting with Environmental Health Investigators.
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that frequently spreads person-to-person and is often associated with food. Norovirus illness often has a sudden onset of nausea and vomiting and/or watery diarrhea with cramps. A low-grade fever, chills, and body aches sometimes occur.
In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
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The Seattle & King County Public Health announced they are investigating an outbreak of norovirus-like illness linked to Taste ToGo Banh Mi restaurant located at 18230 E Valley Hwy #153, Kent, WA 98032. To date, 7 seven people from a single meal party have reported becoming ill... See More after eating food from the restaurant on February 26th, 2023. The food was eaten the following day, and all members of the party developed one or more symptoms consistent with norovirus-like illness. Also, Public Health has identified 1 ill employee who reported symptoms consistent with norovirus who worked on February 26 and 27, 2023. No hospitalizations or deaths have been reported in connection to the outbreak.
At this time, The restaurant was given a rating of "Needs to Improve" in its most recent inspection. In response to the outbreak, public health officials visited the restaurant on March 3rd and identified inadequate access to hand washing facilities. The restaurant was closed on the same day in order to complete a thorough cleaning and disinfection. Environmental health investigators will revisit the facility on Monday, March 6th to ensure proper compliance with food handling practices. The restaurant will only be allowed to reopen after reinspection and approval by environmental health.
In addition to cleaning and disinfecting, investigators also reviewed with restaurant management the requirement that ill staff are not allowed to work until they are symptom-free for at least 48 hours, and provided education about preventing the spread of norovirus, including proper handwashing and preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Norovirus is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person most through the oral/fecal route. Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces.
In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
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Update February 8, 2022
As of February 8, 2023, 32 people reported becoming ill after eating food from the Tamarind Tree Restaurant. These 32 people ate at this restaurant January 14 - 17, 2023, and started having symptoms January 17 – 20, 2022. No one has been... See More hospitalized and no deaths were reported. The Seattle & King County Public Health determined the pathogen in this outbreak is Shigella. 10 of the 32 people who became ill tested positive for Shigella. 6 cases have confirmatory testing indicating Shigella sonnei, a species of Shigella. Symptoms among those who did not get tested are suggestive of a Shigella infection.
Source: The Seattle & King County Public Health
Update January 30, 2022
As of January 27, 2023, 17 people from 7 separate meal parties reported becoming ill after eating food from the Tamarind Tree Restaurant. These 17 people ate at this restaurant on January 15, 16, and 17, 2023. No one has been hospitalized and no deaths were reported.
Source: The Seattle & King County Public Health
January 26, 2022
The Seattle & King County Public Health announced they are investigating a gastrointestinal illness outbreak linked to the Tamarind Tree Restaurant located at 1036 S Jackson St A Seattle, WA 98104. As of January 24, 2023, 10 people from 3 separate meal parties have reported becoming ill after eating food from this restaurant on January 15 and 16, 2023. Public Health has not identified any ill employees.
Environmental Health investigators visited the restaurant on January 24, 2023. They observed improper food handling practices, including blocked access to handwashing facilities, improper storage of wiping cloths, risk of cross-contamination, and lack of maintenance, cleaning, and sanitizing of food equipment and physical facilities. Investigators closed the restaurant during their visit on January 24, 2023. The restaurant was required to complete a thorough cleaning and disinfection.
In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
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Update April 17, 2023
The Seattle & King County Public Health announced that this outbreak investigation is closed. A total of 9 people from 3 meal parties reported becoming ill after eating food from Pioneer Square D&E on December 16, 19, and 20, 2022, 1 person was... See More hospitalized and no deaths were reported. All the people developed one or more symptoms consistent with norovirus-like illness. The Public Heath did not identify how norovirus was spread within the restaurant.
Source: Seattle & King County Public Health
December 21, 2022
The Seattle & King County Public Health announced they are investigating a Norovirus-like illness outbreak linked to Pioneer Square D&E located at 314 2nd Ave S Seattle, WA 98104. To date, 5 people from 1 meal party reported becoming ill after eating food from this restaurant on December 16, 2022. Also, Public Health has identified 1 ill employee who reported symptoms consistent with norovirus dating back to December 17, 2022.
These illnesses were reported on December 19, 2022. Environmental Health Investigators visited the restaurant on December 20, 2022. The restaurant closed that same day to complete a thorough cleaning and disinfection. They have not identified how norovirus was spread within the restaurant. This is not uncommon for norovirus outbreaks, because the virus can spread through multiple contaminated food items, environmental surfaces, and from person to person. The investigation is ongoing.
Norovirus is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person most through the oral/fecal route. Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
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Seattle & King County Public Health announced that they are investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 (also known as STEC) in the County. Between October 4 – 16, 2022, 3 people from 3 separate households reported developing one or more symptoms consistent with STEC. Cases had... See More illness onset dates from September 21 – October 12, 2022. To date, no source has been identified. The investigation is ongoing.
2 of the 3 ill people report eating dishes that were prepared with raw or undercooked beef but Public Health cannot rule out other possible sources at this time. Confirmed cases have been linked through genetic fingerprinting results (whole genome sequencing) which indicate that they have the same genetic strain, meaning they likely have a common source of infection.
Public Health is working with the (USDA and Washington State Department of Health to complete further testing, to identify related cases in other counties, and to begin traceback of products in common. Traceback is used to identify points of contamination in the food supply chain.
In case you are experiencing E. coli symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach cramps; and mild fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
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Update November 14, 2022
Seattle & King County Public Health announced that this outbreak investigation is complete as of November 14, 2022. A total of 3 people from 2 separate meal parties reported becoming ill after consuming food from Chili's South Indian Cuisine in Seattle on September... See More 17, 2022 and September 23, 2022. No hospitalizations or death were reported. They did not identify how Salmonella was spread within the restaurant. This is not uncommon because Salmonella can spread through contaminated food items, environmental surfaces, and from person to person.
Source: Seattle & King County Public Health
October 23, 2022
Seattle & King County Public Health announced that they are investigating an outbreak of salmonellosis (caused by Salmonella bacteria) associated with Chili's South Indian Cuisine located at 4220 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105. Since October 6, 2022, 3 people from 2 separate meal parties reported becoming ill after consuming food from this restaurant on September 17, 2022 and September 23, 2022. No hospitalizations or death are reported at this time. Public Health has not yet identified how Salmonella was spread within the restaurant. The investigation is ongoing.
Environmental Health Investigators visited the restaurant on October 19, 2022. They identified sanitizing issues, potential cross-contamination, inadequate hand washing, and lack of proper access to handwashing stations. Corrective actions were taken during the inspection. Environmental Health Investigators will revisit the facility within 2 weeks to ensure proper compliance with food handling practices. No ill employees were identified at the time of inspection.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
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Seattle & King County Public Health announced that they are investigating an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC) associated with diarrhea and abdominal pain at Torero's Mexican Restaurant located at 920 N 10th St, Renton, WA 98057.
Since September 5, 2022, 3 people... See More from 3 separate meal parties reported becoming ill after eating food from this place on September 3, 2022 and September 7, 2022. They have not identified any ill employees. No hospitalizations or death are reported at this time. Public Health has not identified how STEC was spread within the restaurant. This is not uncommon for STEC outbreaks, because the bacteria can spread through contaminated food items, environmental surfaces, and from person to person. The investigation is ongoing.
In case you are experiencing E. coli symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach cramps; and mild fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
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Update August 29, 2022
As of August 29, 2022, a total of 7 people infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and 1 probable case have been reported in King County. 6 people were hospitalized and no deaths were reported. Currently, all of the cases are among... See More people from East African communities. All but one of the cases had illness onsets from June 20-August 17, 2022. One additional person was identified by WGS with an onset in December 2021. All people have recovered, or are currently recovering. The investigation into the source of these infections is still ongoing.
Source: Seattle & King County Public Health
August 23, 2022
Seattle & King County Public Health announced that they are investigating a new outbreak of 7 people infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in King County. Currently, all 7 of the ill people are from East African communities. 6 of the 7 people had illness onsets from June 20-August 1, 2022. 1 additional person was identified by WGS with an onset in December 2021. 4 people have been hospitalized; this includes 3 children who developed a type of kidney complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). 6 people have recovered, and 1 is currently recovering.
Most of the ill people have reported eating multiple types of meat, including goat and ground beef, during their exposure period but the Public Health cannot rule out other possible sources at this time. Genetic fingerprinting results (whole genome sequencing) indicate that all 7 ill people have the same genetic strain meaning they likely have a common source of infection. At this time, this outbreak does not appear to be related to a multistate outbreak initially found in at least 4 different states CDC reported. The investigation is ongoing.
Raw meats like ground beef, goat, and lamb sometimes have germs like STEC, and have been associated with outbreaks in the past. Public Health advises following these 4 food safety steps to prevent getting sick from STEC.
- Clean: Wash your hands, utensils, and surfaces often. Rinse fruits and vegetables under running water before eating, cutting, or peeling.
- Separate: Keep food that won’t be cooked separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
- Cook: Use a food thermometer to make sure you have cooked your food to a temperature high enough to kill germs.
- Chill: Refrigerate perishable food (food that goes bad) within 2 hours. If the food is exposed to temperatures above 90°F (like a hot car or picnic), refrigerate within 1 hour. Thaw food in the refrigerator, not on the counter.
In case you are experiencing E. coli symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting; stomach cramps; and mild fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
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The CDC is investigating a Gastrointestinal Outbreak linked to the Carnival Splendor Cruise that sailed from Seattle to Alaska from May 24 to May 31, 2022. The causative agent is unknown at this time.
Number of passengers who have reported being ill during the voyage out of... See More total number of passengers onboard: 77 of 2,109 (3.65%)
Number of crew who have reported being ill during the voyage out of total number of crew onboard: 16 of 1,079 (1.48%)
Predominant symptoms: vomiting and diarrhea
The gastrointestinal illness cases reported are totals for the entire voyage and do not represent the number of active (symptomatic) gastrointestinal cases at any given port of call or at disembarkation.
In response to the outbreak, Carnival Cruise Line and the crew aboard the ship reported the following actions:
- Increased cleaning and disinfection procedures according to the ship’s outbreak prevention and response plan.
- Sent daily reports of gastrointestinal illness cases to VSP.
- Consulted with VSP about sanitation cleaning procedures and reporting ill cases.
VSP monitored the situation and the ship’s outbreak response and sanitation procedures.
In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
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