FSIS Issues Public Health Alert Over 'The Kebab Shop' Koftas
Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a health alert about beef kofta sold at The Kebab Shop after they were linked to an E. coli outbreak in three states. The affected kofta was removed from menus, and the restaurant chain stopped selling it to protect customers.Key Facts
- The FSIS issued the alert on May 24, 2026, for beef kofta contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
- The contaminated beef kofta was made by Olympia Food Industries in Illinois and sold only at The Kebab Shop locations in California, Texas, and Florida.
- The Kebab Shop voluntarily stopped selling beef kofta at all 50 of its restaurants on May 18, 2026.
- Nine illnesses linked to the kofta were confirmed in California, with five hospitalizations and two cases of serious kidney problems.
- E. coli symptoms can include stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting, and fever, usually appearing within 2 to 8 days after eating contaminated food.
- Most people recover in about a week, but some, like children and older adults, can develop severe kidney damage.
- People who ate the beef kofta and feel sick should see a doctor quickly and tell them about the possible E. coli exposure.
- The FSIS advises throwing away any leftover beef kofta from The Kebab Shop to prevent illness.
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