Honolulu Peppa’s Korean BBQ Associated with E. coli Outbreak: Was it Meat?
Using epidemiological evidence, the Hawaii State Department of Health associated an E. coli outbreak with Honolulu Peppa’s Korean BBQ. At least 7 people were sickened. Four of the 7 were hospitalized and one is still in serious condition, most likely hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and on hemodialysis.
According to the health department, the Honolulu-area E. coli victims were diagnosed from March 2 -23. The dates of diagnosis suggest that the source of the E. coli is meat that was purchased by the restaurant prior to March 2 and frozen for later use. Freezing temperatures do not kill E. coli bacteria. Our guess is that the cases of reported (emphasis here on reported) illness are low because the restaurant used inconsistent cooking processes that led to some meat not being cooked long enough or hot enough to kill the E. coli bacteria.
If our hypothesis is correct (and this is a hypothesis because the investigation is ongoing), several parties could be liable (legally responsible), including Peppa’s Korean BBQ, the supplier of the meat, the processor of the meat and the slaughterhouse.
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