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Calgary Restaurant Linked to E. coli Outbreak
2 Oct
Summary
- An E. coli outbreak is under investigation at a Calgary restaurant.
- Six cases, including probable ones, are linked to the Kinjo Sushi and Grill.
- The restaurant remains open as health authorities continue their probe.
An outbreak of shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) has prompted an investigation by Alberta Health Services (AHS) at a southeast Calgary restaurant. The affected establishment is the Kinjo Sushi and Grill located in Mahogany.
Authorities have confirmed six cases of the illness, including four direct confirmations and two probable instances. These cases are all associated with individuals who consumed food or beverages at the Kinjo location on or about September 18. AHS advises that anyone who dined at the restaurant on September 18 or 19 may have been exposed.
The STEC bacteria can spread through contaminated food or water and via person-to-person contact if hand hygiene is neglected. Symptoms typically include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, though AHS notes the illness usually resolves without specific treatment. A recent public health inspection of the Kinjo Mahogany location found no critical health regulation violations. The restaurant continues to operate while the investigation proceeds.
