22 Sick In Bozeman: Possible Link To Popular Deli

• A popular Bozeman sandwich shop is at the center of a Crypto outbreak
• Gallatin County Health Department Restaurant Inspection Reports page found a complaint inspection on June 12, 2025
• 3 violations were found during the inspection

Fink’s Delicatessen in Bozeman Is Thought To Be Behind The Crypto Outbreak

Popular Bozeman deli, Fink's Delicatessen is likely where a Crypto outbreak happened.

The Gallatin County Health Department told Cassidy Powers, a reporter at KBZK in Bozeman, that they're currently investigating a cryptosporidiosis outbreak in Bozeman. The outbreak is likely related to turkey sandwiches consumed from Fink's Delicatessen between May 26, 2025 and June 1, 2025.

On the date of writing, 22 people had tested positive for the crypto virus in Bozeman.

Gallatin County Health Department States Violations In Restaurant Inspection Report

GCHD reports that the cold time/temperature control for safe food was inadequate. Temperatures ranged from 43 degrees up to 86 degrees.

What Are The Symptoms Of The Crypto Virus?

• Watery diarrhea, sometimes lasting up to 2 weeks
• Stomach pain, nausea and vomiting
• Fever
• Dehydration

If you think you may have crypto and have a generally healthy immune system, you should get better in time. Those with weakened immune systems should seek the advice of their doctor.

Is There Still A Chance Of Getting Crypto?

No, The Gallatin County Health Department says the danger has passed.

Statement From Fink's Deli

KBZK's Cassidy Powers posted this from Fink's:

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, we were made aware by public health officials that people experiencing symptoms caused by the parasite cryptosporidium had reported dining at our facility at some point during the incubation period during the last week of May and the first week of June, 2025. We have since been in full cooperation with the Gallatin County and state Health Department in an effort to determine the source of this reported contamination.
While the contamination has not been conclusively linked to our establishment, we have complied with all Health Department inquiries as well as inquiries with our purveyors. We have complied with all requested mitigation, and have been informed that at this juncture, there is no further risk to the public.
It is our understanding that health officials’ investigation is ongoing to pinpoint potential sources of contamination based on products purchased during the reported contamination period. We intend to continue cooperation with any additional inquiries in a fully transparent manner. At Fink’s, the welfare of our guests and the Bozeman community, as a whole, remains our priority.

Source: KBZK

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