FSIS Issues Health Alert Over Beef Kofta Linked to E. coli Outbreak at The Kebab Shop
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FSIS issued a Public Health Alert after raw beef kofta produced by Olympia Food Industries (dba Olympia Foods; Franklin Park, IL) tested positive for E. coli O157:H7 and is linked to California illnesses (9 cases; onset Mar 27–Apr 30, 2026). The kofta was served at The Kebab Shop locations in CA, TX, and FL; The Kebab Shop stopped selling the product on May 18, 2026; no recall was requested because the product is no longer available for purchase. Consumers should discard any leftovers and cook ground beef to 160°F. For questions, contact The Kebab Shop or USDA MP Hotline.
- FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef Kofta Products Served at The Kebab Shop Restaurant Locations Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination fsis.usda.gov
- E. coli outbreak linked to The Kebab Shop California locations, including San Diego NBC 7 San Diego
- E. coli outbreak linked to California restaurant chain sickens nine people across state San Francisco Chronicle
- USDA: Health alert for beef served at The Kebab Shop restaurants due to possible E. Coli contamination FOX 32 Chicago
- Two E. coli cases in San Diego County linked to The Kebab Shop statewide outbreak fox5sandiego.com
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