Listeria outbreak at fast-food restaurant claims three lives, three others hospitalized
A recent listeria outbreak at a family-owned burger restaurant in Tacoma, Washington, has tragically resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The Washington State Department of Health confirmed that all milkshake flavors sold at Frugals burger restaurant in Tacoma were contaminated with listeria bacteria. The outbreak led to six hospitalizations total, with those affected ranging in age from 40 to 79. Investigations revealed that the ice cream machines at Frugals Tacoma were not properly cleaned, …