2024 Outbreak of E. coli O121 Infections Associated with Wonder Coffee and Sports Bar, Seattle, Washington

On August 6, 2024, Public Health Seattle King County (PHSKC) announced an outbreak of E. coli O121 Infections associated with Wonder Coffee and Sports Bar located at 1800 South Jackson Street in Seattle. Two ill cases were identified. Neither was hospitalized and no one died. Illness onset dates ranged from July 12 to July 16, 2024. Both people ate at the restaurant on July 10, 2024.

Consumption of raw or undercooked beef was the implicated vehicle of transmission.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2024
Affected country:US
States/territories:WA
Pathogen:E. coli O121
Vehicle(s):Beef
Location(s):Restaurant
Brand name(s):Wonder Coffee and Sports Bar
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:2

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