I get emails from them so this came to my inbox a few minutes ago. Figured it blew up enough on here that I would pass this along.
“We want to provide a clear and transparent update regarding the recent concerns circulating online regarding our restaurant and the Thanksgiving Feast we offered this year.
“This incident is related only to our one-time “Fusion Thanksgiving Feast”, which included special dishes that are not part of our regular menu. As soon as we received a complaint from a customer, we voluntarily contacted King County Public Health ourselves to report the issue and request an investigation. We have cooperated fully from the very beginning.
“King County Public Health conducted interviews, inspections, and laboratory testing. Their testing confirmed that no specific bacteria or pathogen—such as norovirus, Salmonella, or E. coli—was detected in any of the samples tested, and no particular food item from the Thanksgiving Feast was identified as the source of illness. Public Health has also stated that illnesses of this type can be caused by bacterial toxins, which cannot be detected through routine lab tests, and that their investigation is still ongoing.
“During the inspection process, Public Health identified several areas where our cooling and food-handling procedures needed improvement. Although the lab findings did not show any specific contamination and no food tested positive for any pathogen, we made the decision—together with Public Health—to take every precaution possible. We temporarily closed, discarded all food, completed a full deep cleaning, and began retraining our staff to strengthen our food safety systems before reopening.
“Our goal has always been to be completely honest and transparent with our customers, many of whom have supported us for years. Unfortunately, we have seen some online comments and posts that exaggerate or misrepresent the situation, creating unnecessary fear and confusion. We encourage everyone to read the official King County Public Health report, which clearly states that no specific contaminated food item was found, and that the illnesses reported were associated only with the temporary Thanksgiving Feast—not our regular menu.
“The health and trust of our customers come first. Our regular menu continues to follow strict cooking and safety procedures every day. Additionally, any customer is welcome to visit our kitchen at any time to see how we prepare food and maintain safe practices.
“We appreciate the continued support of our community. We remain committed to serving high-quality, safe, and authentic Indian cuisine to the people of Seattle.
“Sincerely, Kanishka Cuisine of India – Seattle”
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