{"id":81086,"date":"2026-05-24T02:09:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T09:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=81086"},"modified":"2026-05-24T02:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T09:09:13","slug":"cdph-investigating-e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-beef-kofta-served-at-the-kebab-shop-restaurant-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=81086","title":{"rendered":"CDPH Investigating E. coli outbreak linked to Beef Kofta Served at The Kebab Shop Restaurant Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Restaurant is cooperating and consumers are urged to call health care provider if they have symptoms of STEC infection<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What You Need to Know:\u00a0The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is advising consumers to be aware of possible exposure to Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157:H7 bacteria from consumption of beef kofta (seasoned ground beef kebabs) served at The Kebab Shop restaurant chain locations in Northern and Southern California. Consumers should call their health care provider if they become sick with symptoms of STEC infection within 10 days of eating this product.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SACRAMENTO\u00a0\u2013\u00a0CDPH is working with local health departments and federal partners to investigate an STEC O157:H7 outbreak linked to the consumption of beef kofta served at several California locations of The Kebab Shop restaurant chain. The Kebab Shop has voluntarily paused sales of grilled beef kofta at all locations.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of STEC infection may include diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting and abdominal cramps. Symptoms usually start three to four days after a person is infected. Most people get better on their own within a week, but some people may develop severe diseases that require hospital care. Young children are at highest risk of getting hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe complication that can lead to acute kidney failure.<\/p>\n

As of May 19, 2026, nine California residents have been infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O157:H7. Illness onset dates range from March 27 through April 30, 2026. Six illnesses are in children. Five individuals have been hospitalized, and two have developed HUS. No deaths have been reported. No individuals from other states are currently linked to this outbreak.<\/p>\n

Interviews with ill individuals indicate that grilled beef kofta served at The Kebab Shop is the likely outbreak source. The Kebab Shop is fully cooperating with public health officials and voluntarily paused sales of grilled beef kofta at all locations on May 18.<\/p>\n

The risk of exposure to this product is not ongoing at this time. While the investigation is ongoing, current information suggests the implicated beef product was distributed only to The Kebab Shop. CDPH and partner agencies continue to investigate to identify the cause of the outbreak, monitor for additional ill persons, and conduct product testing.<\/p>\n

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