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King County Public Health Investigates 13 Coins Food Poisoning
March 17, 2026
King County Public Health investigates food poisoning at 13 Coins restaurant in SeaTac. On March 16, 2026, King County Public Health published a report for their investigation on “an outbreak of gastrointestinal (stomach) illnesses associated with 13 Coins in SeaTac…. read more
March 12, 2026
Bobae Korean Noodle House & Bar, in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle) is associated with a gastrointestinal outbreak. During the investigation, King County Public Health identified major health code violations that may have contributed to those reported illnesses. King County Public… read more
Did You Get Food Poisoning at Mizuki Buffet? You Are Not Alone!
December 28, 2025
If you got food poisoning at Mizuki Buffet recently, you are not alone. Several cases of foodborne illness have been reported with Mizuki Buffet being a common food source. Others likely have gone unreported. Multiple violations were discovered when King… read more
December 10, 2025
Thanksgiving Indian fusion meals from Kanishka Cuisine of India are a common factor in at least 35 gastrointestinal illnesses clustered around Seattle, Washington. Authorities believe the specific cause of the illness is a fast-acting toxin produced by one or two… read more
Food Poisoning Deaths and Hospitalizations Doubled in 2024, Says Food for Thought Report
June 11, 2025
A recent Food for Thought report announced foodborne illnesses in 2024 increased significantly over the previous year. Even scarier, the number of deaths and hospitalizations due to severe illnesses doubled! Doubled! Overall, there were 1,392 people sickened by contaminated food… read more
What To Do When Severe Food Poisoning Strikes
June 7, 2025
Severe food poisoning goes beyond the mild inconvenience of minor food poisoning. For many with healthy immune systems and mild or moderate infections, food poisoning may not be serious. Treat the symptoms. Eat bland foods. Stay close to the bathroom…. read more
At Least 12 Sick With Food Poisoning Symptoms After Eating at Nashville Restaurant, Sushi Train
May 27, 2025
Sushi Train is the focus of a foodborne illness investigation in Nashville, Tennessee. Reports of at least 12 customers between late March and late April have prompted an outbreak investigation. During the course of a health department inspection, serious counts… read more
Not So Fun-Guy, Fungus Mycotoxins Emerge as Deadly Food Poisoning Topic
May 19, 2025
Fungus mycotoxins have been around for ages. They are naturally occurring, but historically have gone unnoticed in food poisoning. But that doesn’t mean they weren’t there. They just were not historically tested, and therefore not widely publicized. Until now. As… read more
Most Common Places to Get Food Poisoning in America
May 11, 2025
Most people don’t eat fast food because it’s good for us, but that doesn’t mean we think of it as an urgent health risk. In some cases, however, it can be, as several McDonald’s customers learned the hard way when… read more
Food Poisoning in Clark County Linked to Half-Shell Oysters
May 10, 2025
The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating several cases of food poisoning in Clark County linked to consuming oysters. At least five people have reported illness, says a news release published by the agency on May 6, 2025. Here’s what… read more