Two recent foodborne illness outbreak investigations in Seattle: Stoneburner restaurant and Egg Ceteras Blue Star Cafe & Pub

Gastrointestinal illness outbreak associated with Egg Ceteras Blue Star Cafe & Pub

Public Health investigated an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness (stomach illness) associated with Egg Ceteras Blue Star Cafe & Pub in Seattle. Based on our investigation, both people likely became sick from a bacterial toxin in the fried sliced potatoes from the restaurant.

This outbreak is over, and our investigation is complete.

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Norovirus outbreak associated with Stoneburner restaurant

Public Health is investigating an outbreak of norovirus-like sickness associated with Stoneburner restaurant in Seattle. We identified multiple people who reported symptoms consistent with norovirus after eating food and drinks at the restaurant. Norovirus is a very common cause of gastrointestinal (stomach) sickness. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and chills. Norovirus can spread very easily through contaminated food, surfaces, and from person to person.

This investigation is ongoing.

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View full details of these investigations: kingcounty.gov/outbreak