2011 Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections at a Restaurant, Washington

The Marinepolis Sushi Land Restaurant, in Bellevue, Washington, was closed after two separate patients developed Salmonellosis. The restaurant was a conveyor belt style sushi restaurant. The restaurant inspection that led to the closure revealed temperature holding problems, inadequate hand washing facilities, potential contact between raw and ready-to-eat products, and inadequate cleaning of surfaces.

Overview

Outbreak began:August 2011
Affected country:US
States/territories:WA
Pathogen:Salmonella Enteritidis
Vehicle(s):Sushi
Location(s):Restaurant
Brand name(s):Marinepolis Sushi Land
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:2

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