
"Undercooked Morel Mushrooms at Dave's Sushi Linked to Deadly Outbreak: Health Officials Confirm"
Health officials have confirmed that the morels served at Dave's Sushi were undercooked, raising concerns about food safety at the restaurant.
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Health officials have confirmed that the morels served at Dave's Sushi were undercooked, raising concerns about food safety at the restaurant.

The husband of Donna Ventura, who died after reportedly eating at Dave’s Sushi, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Bozeman restaurant. Ventura allegedly ate the “special roll” containing salmon and morel mushrooms and experienced extreme symptoms within an hour. She later died in the ICU 13 days later. The court documents allege that the “special roll” caused Ventura’s death and that her husband and son should be compensated.

An outbreak of food poisoning linked to Dave's Sushi in Bozeman, Montana has sickened at least 30 people who ate at the restaurant between March 31 and April 17. Three individuals had severe outcomes, including hospitalizations, and two people died after eating at the restaurant. The cause of death is pending until autopsy and toxicology results are available. The outbreak is suspected to be caused by morel mushrooms.
The Gallatin City-County Health Department and the Department of Public Health and Human Services are investigating a foodborne illness outbreak linked to eating at Dave's Sushi in Bozeman. The outbreak appears to be isolated to people who ate at the restaurant between March 31 and April 17, 2023. The restaurant remains closed, and there does not appear to be any further risk to the public. The investigation has identified at least 30 individuals associated with this outbreak, and three individuals had severe outcomes, including hospitalizations, and the deaths of two individuals are being investigated after eating at the restaurant. Preliminary investigative findings indicate that food containing morel mushrooms may be the exposure of concern.

Dave's Sushi in Bozeman has been closed by the Gallatin City-County Health Department due to possible foodborne illness. The restaurant has voluntarily closed while the health department conducts their investigation. The common ingredient that may have caused the illness is believed to be FDA-approved, cultured, morel mushrooms used in Monday's special roll. The restaurant will remain closed until further notice pending a full investigation.