Five people from one meal party reported becoming ill after eating food from Pioneer Square D&E on December 16, 2022. All the people developed one or more symptoms consistent with norovirus-like illness, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and chills. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Public Health Seattle King County identified one ill employee who reported symptoms consistent with norovirus dating back to December 17, 2022. The restaurant was closed for a thorough cleaning.