Listeria outbreak connected to Tampa restaurant, health officials say
The Florida Department of Health has issued a public health advisory following a listeria outbreak linked to a restaurant in Tampa.
📍 How it ended
Health officials confirmed a Listeria outbreak linked to China Buffet in Tampa, with five people sickened by the bacteria. The restaurant reopened after the advisory, though no further updates on investigations or additional cases were reported.
Coverage of the outbreak quieted without a definitive resolution on enforcement actions or long-term public health measures.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County is responding to an outbreak of listeria associated with a local buffet. Health officials have identified the pathogen at the establishment, leading to the issuance of a formal public health advisory.
Coverage from WTSP, Tampa Bay 28, WFLA, and the Marler Blog emphasizes the discovery of a listeria strain on the restaurant's counter. Reports indicate that five people have been identified in connection with this specific outbreak.
Future developments will depend on further investigations by state health authorities regarding the source of the contamination. Information regarding additional cases or specific remediation requirements for the facility has not yet been specified.
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Coverage (9)
- China Buffet Linked to Listeria Outbreak Sickening Five in Tampa Marler Clark · 46d ago
- China Buffet Reopened. The Five People It Made Sick with Listeria Don’t Get a Do-Over Marler Blog · 46d ago
- ‘The food is really good’: Customers react to Listeria outbreak connected to China Buffet in Tampa WFLA · 46d ago
- Listeria outbreak reported at Tampa restaurant FOX 13 Tampa Bay · 46d ago
- Florida Department of Health Issues Public Health Advisory for Listeria Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (.gov) · 47d ago
- Listeria outbreak linked to Tampa restaurant wtsp.com · 47d ago
- Listeria outbreak tied to Tampa buffet: Florida DOH Tampa Bay 28 · 47d ago
- Five People, One China Buffet, and a Listeria Strain the State Found Right on the Counter Marler Blog · 47d ago
- Listeria outbreak connected to Tampa restaurant, health officials say WFLA · 47d ago
Answered
Where was the listeria strain identified?
The strain was found on a counter at a Tampa buffet.
How many people are involved in the outbreak?
Five people have been linked to this outbreak.
Has a health advisory been issued?
Yes, the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County issued a public health advisory on July 10, 2026.
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