FOB Sushi Closes After TikTok Safety Concerns

FOB Sushi Bar in Seattle temporarily closed its locations in Seattle and Bellevue after a viral TikTok video by influencer Keith Lee raised food safety concerns. Viewers noticed a movement in the sushi in Lee's video, sparking rumors of worms in the food. Despite the restaurant's explanation that the movement was due to the natural elasticity of the fish and chopstick pressure, the controversy led to increased scrutiny. Lee himself stated he could not confirm what caused the movement but reported on an unverified claim of someone being hospitalized after dining there. FOB Sushi emphasized its adherence to health standards and announced a closure while conducting an investigation. The Washington State Department of Health had previously rated the restaurant as Satisfactory, with no health violations noted in a January inspection.