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Salmonella outbreak Linked with Mary Pilgrim Inn
1 year ago •source kingcounty.gov
14115 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, 98133 Washington, United States
####Update May 13, 2025:Public Health completed an investigation into a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mary Pilgrim Inn, an emergency supportive housing facility in Seattle. The illnesses were connected to meals served during two Christmas gatherings held on December 25 and 26, 2024. The food, prepared in a private residence, was served to clients, staff, and guests of the facility, and was not offered to the general public.
The outbreak has now ended, and the investigation is closed.
Source: King County Government
January 5th, 2025:
Public Health is investigating an outbreak of salmonellosis (caused by Salmonella bacteria) associated with Mary Pilgrim Inn, an emergency temporary housing shelter in Seattle.
Many of the people became sick after eating food served at two Christmas dinners on December 25, 2024, or leftovers from those dinners on December 26, 2024. The food served at these events was only available for Mary Pilgrim Inn residents and staff and not open to the public.
Since December 30, 2024, at least 14 people who attended the Mary Pilgrim Inn Christmas dinners have tested positive for Salmonella. Also, 5 Hospitalizations have been reported.
Source: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/disease-illness/foodborne-illness-outbreaks/2024-12-25-mary-pilgrim-inn
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