2010 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 at Peppa's Korean BBQ, Hawaii
Beginning in March, seven cases of E. coli O157:H7 were linked to eating at the Peppa's Korean BBQ in Honolulu, Hawaii. The restaurant closed temporarily after food handling violations were observed. The exact cause of the outbreak was not available. The restaurant closed permananently in October because the business lost much of its customer base.
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o157, stec, Peppa's Korean BBQOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2010 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | HI |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | Peppa's Korean BBQ |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 7 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
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