Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O26 Infections Associated with Torero’s Mexican Restaurant in Renton

King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 10/03/2022 04:24 PM PDT

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O26 Infections Associated with Torero’s Mexican Restaurant in Renton, Washington

Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC) associated with diarrhea and abdominal pain at Torero's Mexican Restaurant in Renton.

The investigation is ongoing. At this time, we have not identified how STEC was spread within the restaurant. This is not uncommon for STEC outbreaks, because the bacteria can spread through contaminated food items, environmental surfaces, and from person to person.

View full details of this ongoing investigation: kingcounty.gov/outbreak/toreros

Update your preferences or unsubscribe from messages. If you have questions about this service, you may contact us directly or search FAQs here. All other inquiries can be directed to publichealth@kingcounty.gov.

This service is provided to you at no charge by Public Health - Seattle & King County. Visit us on the web at kingcounty.gov/health.