2016 Outbreak of Norovirus at Irene Thai Cuisine, Washington

Public Health Seattle King County (PHSKC) officials investigated an outbreak of gastroenteritis with vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea associated with Irene Thai Cuisine located in Woodinville, Washington. As many as 6 people became ill after eating food delivered from the restaurant on September 30, 2016. there was no laboratory confirmation of the etiology, but symptoms were suggestive of norovirus. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:September 2016
Affected country:US
States/territories:WA
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Brand name(s):Irene Thai Cuisine
Molecular test results:no

Health impact

Total ill:6