The number 2 outbreak of 2025 was the Country Eggs Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that sickened at least 105 people in 14 states. The outbreak was announced on August 28, 2025, and was declared over on November 20, 2025. The case count by state was: Arizona (1), California (82), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (1), Minnesota (4), North Carolina (2), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1), Nevada (4), New York (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (3). Illness onset dates ranged from January 7, 2025 to August 14, 2025. The patient age range was from 1 to 91 years. Of the 82 people who gave information about their health to public officials, 19 were hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 23%, slightly higher than the typical 20% rate for a Salmonella outbreak. State and … [Read more...]
Tokyo Stop Teriyaki E. coli Outbreak in Bellevue, WA Sickens 5
A Tokyo Stop Teriyaki E. coli outbreak in Bellevue, Washington has sickened at least five people, according to King County Public Health. Four of those patients have been hospitalized. That establishment is located at 1504 145th Place SouthEast in Bellevue. The meal date range is from November 24, 2025 to November 26, 2025. Illness onset dates are from November 26, 2025 to December 1, 2025. The investigation is ongoing. Patient isolates that were tested using whole genome sequencing were found to be very similar genetically, which means that it is likely they got sick from eating contaminated food from that restaurant. There is one more person in King County whose illness matches the other five cases, but that person did not eat food from Tokyo Stop Teriyaki. This illness may … [Read more...]
Kanishka Cuisine of India Outbreak in Seattle Sickens 37
Kanishka Cuisine of India food poisoning outbreak in Seattle has sickened at least 37 people, according to the King County Health Department. That restaurant si s located at 1534 1st Avenue South in Seattle, Washington. The food was promoted as a Thanksgiving meal. The pathogen responsible for these illnesses has not been identified, and the outbreak is over. The event, "Fusion Thanksgiving Feast," consisted of food that was prepared at the restaurant for pick up by customers or delivery by the restaurant. Public health officials have not found a specific food or drink from the menu that caused this outbreak, but illness symptoms match those caused by bacterial toxins, such as those produced by Clostridium perfringens or Bacillus cereus. Those bacteria grow quickly in food when … [Read more...]
Possible Campylobacter Outbreak at Stripe’s Workplace Cafeteria
A possible Campylobacter outbreak has occurred at Stripe's workplace cafeteria in Seattle, Washington. Five people were sickened in September 2025. The investigation into the outbreak is complete, according to the King County Health Department. That business is located at 920 5th Avenue, floor 19, in Seattle. The meal was eaten on September 15, 2025, and the illness onset date range was from September 17 to September 18, 2025. This cafeteria is for Stripe employee3s and is typically not open to the public. Public health officials think that people got sick from eating chicken liver pate. The five people all had similar symptoms, including diarrhea, including some bloody diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, and joint pain. They all tested positive for Campylobacter. Symptoms usually … [Read more...]
Country Eggs Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 105 Sick
The Country Eggs Salmonella outbreak has ended with 105 people sick in 14 states and 19 hospitalizations. That is an increase of 10 more patients and one more hospitalization since the last update was published on August 28, 2025. The case count by state is: Arizona (1), California (82), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (1), Minnesota (4), North Carolina (2), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1), Nevada (4), New York (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (3). Illness onset dates range from January 7, 2025 to August 14, 2025. The patient age range is from 1 to 91 years. Of the 82 people who gave information about their health to public officials, 19 have been hospitalized. Patients were interviewed by public health officials. Of the 42 people interviewed viewed, 38, or 90%, … [Read more...]
Now 10 Sick in Twin Sisters Raw Milk Cheese E. coli Outbreak
There are now 10 people sick in the Twin Sisters raw milk cheese E. coli outbreak, according to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). Nine of the patients live in Washington state, and one lives in Oregon. One person has been hospitalized. The cheeses have been recalled. All cases have illness onset dates before the cheese was recalled on October 24, 2025. There are two serotypes of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) bacteria in this outbreak: E. coli O103 and E. coli O26. Two Washington residents and one Oregon resident are infected with E. coli O103. Whole genome sequencing of these isolates is extremely similar to the E. coli O103 found in the Twin Sisters Creamery Farmhouse and Whatcom Blue cheeses. Six Washington residents are infected with E. coli O26. … [Read more...]
Peterson Company Recalls Twin Sisters Creamery Cheeses
The Peterson Company is recalling Twin Sisters Creamery cheeses for possible E. coli O103 contamination. There is an outbreak linked to these products; two people in Washington state and one person in Oregon are sick. The recall notice states, "These illnesses are not associated with consumption of cheese items that were re-packaged by Peterson Company." These cheeses were distributed to retailers and food businesses, including caterers, distributors, and restaurants, in the states of Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington between August 14, 2025 and October 24, 2025. These Whatcom Blue and Farmhouse cheeses are roughly 5 to 6 ounce half moon shaped pieces packaged in clear plastic wrap. These codes are printed on the label or on a small tan to orange sticker on each … [Read more...]
FDA Adds More Info to Recalled Twin Sisters Cheeses
The FDA has added more information to the recall of Twin Sisters cheeses for possible E. coli O103 contamination. There is an E. coli O103 outbreak linked to these cheeses. One person in Oregon and two people in Washington state are sick. These cheeses are made from raw or unpasteurized milk and are aged for 60 days. The recalled cheeses remain the same: Batch Code 250527B Whatcom Blue Batch Code 250610B Whatcom Blue Batch Code 250618B Whatcom Blue Batch Code 250624B Whatcom Blue Batch Code 250603F Farmhouse Batch Code 250616B Farmhouse Batch Code 250603P Peppercorn Batch Code 250616M Mustard Seed But the additional information is that they are 2.5 pound round cheese wheels. They were shipped between July 27, 2025 and October 22 2025 to distributors in … [Read more...]
Twin Sisters Creamery Raw Milk Cheese O103 Outbreak in WA
Twin Sisters Creamery raw milk cheese has sickened at least three people; one in Washington and one in Oregon, with E. coli O103. One of the patients is a child under the age of five, and two are adults. Illness onset dates range from September 5 to September 16, 2025. The dairy is located in Ferndale, Washington, in Whatcom County. The firm is cooperating with this investigation. The Washington State Department of Health is working with the Oregon Health Authority and federal partners to investigate this Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak. Molecular fingerprinting of the bacteria from the three cases is "extremely similar," suggesting that a common source is the cause of these illnesses. The patient from Oregon said he consumed the Twin Sisters Creamery raw milk … [Read more...]
Mercado Los Amigos E. coli Outbreak in Yakima Sickens Three
A Mercado Los Amigos E. coli outbreak in Yakima, Washington has sickened at least three people, according to a press release issued by the Yakima Health District. That restaurant is located at 1409 Frutivale Boulevard in Yakima. The people who go sick reported eating meat, produce, and/or prepared foods from the restaurant. Mercado Los Amigos voluntarily closed on September 18, 2025 and owners are working with public health officials to address any risk and to make sure that in the future the foods they serve are as safe as possible. People who are at risk for this infection includes anyone who purchased or consumed meat, produce, or prepared foods from that establishment between September 10, 2025 and September 18, 2025. Symptoms of an E. coli infection can take up to to 10 days … [Read more...]
