Chili's South Indian Cuisine in Seattle, WA linked to Salmonella Outbreak

4220 University Way Northeast, Seattle, 98105 Washington, United States

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 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.

Source: kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/disease-control/outbreak/chilis.aspx