Kebab Shop beef kofta linked to E. coli prompts public health alert

The USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for beef kofta sold at The Kebab Shop in California, Florida and Texas due to potential E. coli contamination. The kofta, produced by Olympia Food Industries in Illinois in January, is no longer sold, so a recall was not issued. Consumers who ate the product should discard leftovers and seek medical care if they develop symptoms of E. coli infection. Those with questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline; cooking to safe internal temperatures is advised to prevent illness.