FOB Sushi Bar announced it was closing its Seattle and Bellevue locations "until further notice" after claims that a "worm" was seen in its food.

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Seattle sushi restaurant closes after backlash from 'worm' in Keith Lee review

When wildly popular TikTok food critic Keith Lee praised FOB Sushi, it instantly delivered a boost in business. But then, eagle-eyed viewers noticed the sushi Lee ate was moving due to a “worm.” Now, the business is closing its restaurants “until further notice.” In his video review, Lee showed a Hamachi sushi roll that he raved about. He gave it an 8.5 out of 10. At the time, a manager of FOB Sushi, which has restaurants in Seattle and Bellevue…

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Keith Lee TikTok sushi review leads to worm accusations

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A sushi restaurant is closing its locations in Seattle and Bellevue "until further notice" after famous TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee raised safety concerns.

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Sushi restaurant closes indefinitely after food safety concerns from TikToker Keith Lee

Last week, a TikTok food influencer stopped by Seattle and made waves with his restaurant choices, bringing a rush of new customers to a couple of local businesses with his viral videos.

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Seattle sushi bar closes following rumors of worm in viral TikTok

Viral TikTok food critic Keith Lee has broken his silence after eating what appeared to be a worm whilst trialling a Seattle sushi restaurant last week. Lee assured his audience that he was okay before slamming the restaurant, FOB Sushi Bar, for rejecting there was anything wrong with the sushi and not taking responsibility for another individual allegedly being hospitalised after eating there. 
	
		      “I didn’t see anything until somebody po…

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Keith Lee Breaks Silence About TikTok’s Viral Wormgate Saga: ‘People’s Health Is On The Line’

TikTok | Keith LeeAfter many fans have shared their concern over popular TikTok food critic Keith Lee's recent review of FOB Sushi Bar in Seattle, Lee has shared his take on the controversy. In his original review shared on November 9, fans noticed something moving in his sashimi that looked like a possible parasite or worm. Lee didn't notice it when he ate the sushi and didn't speak on fans' speculations and worries until Sunday evening. Lee's …

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Keith Lee Directly Addresses Sushi Controversy: 'I Am Okay'

FOB Sushi Bar has shut down “until further notice” after Keith Lee responded to concerns he ate a worm during his review of the restaurant. On November 10, Keith Lee posted a video of him trying FOB Sushi Bar, a restaurant based in Seattle, Washington.  During that video, one of the pieces of salmon he was tasting appeared to move on its own as he held it in front of the camera, sparking disgust and concern from fans worried that the popular Tik…

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FOB Sushi Bar shuts down after Keith Lee responds to concerns he ate a worm

never-have-i-seen-sushi-behave-that-way-keith-lees-frightening-discovery-of-something-moving-in-his-food-forces-closure-of-popular-seattle-sushi-bar Popular food critic Keith Lee, 28, is back in the news over health concerns after his experience at a Seattle restaurant. On Nov. 10, Lee uploaded a mostly positive video review for the FOB Sushi Bar to his TikTok page. The Las Vegas native spent $15 on salmon nigiri, spicy salmon belly, sashimi, an…

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'Never Have I Seen Sushi Behave That Way': Frightening Claim of 'Something Moving' In Keith Lee’s Food Forces Closure of Popular Seattle Sushi Bar

Fans were alarmed after seeing what appeared to be a worm in TikToker Keith Lee's piece of sushi. Days later, a woman was hospitalized after eating at the same restaurant.   The public wants answers and accountability. The backstory on Wormgate Keith Lee is a TikTok superstar known for his relatable food reviews, kind demeanor, and giving back to the restaurants he helps go viral. In the last year, he's taken to doing food tours in large cities …

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‘Keith Lee how ur stomach feeling?’: Man tries viral restaurant Keith Lee promoted. It lands his girlfriend in the hospital

FOB Sushi was forced to temporarily close after fans of the popular food critic noticed a “worm” in Lee’s sushi as he ate it.

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