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USDA Alert: E. Coli Risk In Beef Kofta At The Kebab Shop Restaurants
- FSIS and California health officials issued a public health alert over possible E. coli in beef kofta sold by The Kebab Shop in three states.
- Olympia Foods produced the raw beef in January 2026 and shipped it to The Kebab Shop locations nationwide.
- The Kebab Shop halted beef kofta sales on May 18, 2026, and stopped all ground beef sales nationwide.
- Nine California residents fell ill as of May 24, with the investigation ongoing.
- Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, and signs of dehydration.
- The outbreak is connected to Shiga toxin–producing E. coli; severe cases may lead to kidney failure.
- The Kebab Shop reported the issue spans beef kofta only, with other proteins sourced from different suppliers unaffected.
- The investigation is ongoing, with FSIS collaborating with the California Department of Public Health.
- The Kebab Shop operates in North Texas, including McKinney and The Colony, plus Houston and Austin areas.
- The alert warns potential illness from consuming beef kofta linked to the product batch produced in Illinois.
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