Pioneer Square D&E in Seattle linked to Norovirus-like illness outbreak

314 2nd Avenue South, Seattle, 98104 Washington, United States

####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 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.

If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/disease-control/outbreak/pioneer-square-D-and-E.aspx