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E. coli Outbreak Linked to Tokyo Stop Teriyaki in Bellevue
1 month ago •source kingcounty.gov • business
1504 145th Place Southeast, Bellevue, 98007 Washington, United States
Update January 13th, 2026:Public Health has completed its investigation into the Shiga toxin–producing E. coli O157 outbreak linked to Tokyo Stop Teriyaki in Bellevue, Washington. The outbreak is considered over, with five confirmed cases, four hospitalizations, and no deaths.
Health officials concluded it is likely the illnesses were caused by contaminated food served at the restaurant. A public survey conducted between December 22, 2025, and January 9, 2026, did not identify any additional cases.
The restaurant was temporarily closed, corrected food safety violations, and was allowed to reopen after meeting sanitation and safety requirements. One additional individual with a matching strain was identified but did not report eating at the restaurant, and the source of that illness remains unclear.
Source: King County Public Health
December 12th, 2025:
Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157 linked to Tokyo Stop Teriyaki in Bellevue, Washington. Five individuals have fallen ill, with four requiring hospitalization. The illnesses are connected to meals consumed between November 24 and November 26, 2025. The investigation is ongoing.
The outbreak was identified after five King County residents tested positive for the same strain of E. coli O157 through whole genome sequencing. These individuals reported eating at Tokyo Stop Teriyaki before experiencing symptoms. An additional case with a matching strain was identified, though the individual did not report eating at the restaurant, suggesting a possible alternative source or wider distribution of contaminated food.
The problem was discovered following reports of illness from individuals who had dined at the restaurant. Public Health officials conducted an inspection on December 13, 2025, uncovering several food safety violations, including inadequate sanitation of tools and surfaces used for raw meat. The restaurant was temporarily closed for cleaning and has since reopened after meeting health standards.
Source: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/disease-illness/foodborne-illness-outbreaks/2025-outbreaks/2025-11-24-tokyo-stop-teriyaki
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