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The Kebab Shop Beef Kofta E. Coli Recall 2026

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef Kofta Products Served at The Kebab Shop Restaurant Locations Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

Updated May 24, 2026

Beef kofta served at The Kebab Shop restaurants in California, Texas, and Florida has been linked to an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that sickened at least 9 people. E. coli O157:H7 can cause bloody diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, and in some cases a life-threatening form of kidney failure.

Is the Olympia Food Industries, Inc. recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by FSIS on May 24, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

Raw ground beef kofta produced by Olympia Food Industries, Inc. (also known as Olympia Foods, establishment number 18743) in Franklin Park, Illinois, on January 6, 2026. The product was supplied to The Kebab Shop restaurant locations in California, Texas, and Florida. The Kebab Shop stopped selling beef kofta at all locations on May 18, 2026, so the product is no longer available for purchase at the restaurant. Whole genome sequencing confirmed the kofta samples matched the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7.

Am I affected

You may be affected if you ate beef kofta at any The Kebab Shop location in California, Texas, or Florida, particularly between the reported illness onset dates of March 27, 2026, to April 30, 2026. You are also affected if you have any leftover beef kofta from The Kebab Shop at home.

What to do right now

Throw away any leftover beef kofta from The Kebab Shop immediately. If you ate beef kofta from any The Kebab Shop location and develop symptoms of E. coli infection, such as bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps, or decreased urine output, within 10 days of eating it, contact your health care provider right away. For questions, contact The Kebab Shop at 888-965-5821 or [email protected]. You can also reach the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or [email protected].

Contact: Company Contact The Kebab Shop 888-965-5821 [email protected]

The hazard

Product Contamination - <p><strong>Editor's Note - June 1, 2026: </strong>Whole genome sequencing results show that the beef kofta samples collected by FSIS and produced at Olympia Food Industries (Est. 18743) matched the outbreak strain of <em>E. coli&nbsp;</em>O157:H7. FSIS continues to coordinate with the California Department of Public Health and local health departments in California on the outbreak investigation.</p> <p><strong>WASHINGTON, May 24, 2026 -</strong> The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that beef kofta products served at The Kebab Shop restaurant locations may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing <em>E. coli</em> (STEC) O157:H7. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.</p> <p>The beef kofta was produced as a raw ground beef product by Olympia Food Industries, Inc. dba Olympia Foods (Est. 18743) in Franklin Park, Illinois, on January 6, 2026, and supplied to The Kebab Shop restaurant locations in California, Texas, and Florida.<br>The problem was discovered as part of an ongoing illness outbreak investigation. FSIS, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and local health departments in California are investigating a localized outbreak of <em>E. coli</em> O157:H7 that includes 9 sick people in California. As of May 24, 2026, illness onset dates have been reported ranging from March 27, 2026, to April 30, 2026. Because the identified illnesses are limited to California, CDPH is leading this investigation with FSIS. FSIS continues to keep its federal partners informed as the investigation progresses. FSIS collected raw ground beef kofta product samples that tested positive for <em>E. coli</em> O157:H7. Further testing is ongoing to determine if the product samples are related to the specific outbreak strain.</p> <p>FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers in California, Texas, and Florida are aware of the outbreak. The Kebab Shop stopped selling beef kofta at all of its restaurant locations on May 18, 2026.</p> <p><em>E. coli</em> O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2 to 8 days (3 to 4 days, on average) after exposure to the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5 years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Consumers who ate beef kofta from any location of The Kebab Shop and develop symptoms of STEC infection within 10 days of exposure should contact their health care provider. Consumers should discard any leftover beef kofta from The Kebab Shop.</p> <p>As a general food safety practice, FSIS advises consumers to cook all ground beef products to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, verified with a food thermometer. More information is available at <a href="https://www.fsis.usda.gov/safetempchart">https://www.fsis.usda.gov/safetempchart</a>.</p> <p>Media and consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact The Kebab Shop at 888-965-5821 or <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p> <p>Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at <a href="https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/">https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/</a>.</p>

Brands affected

Olympia Food Industries, Inc.
Source
FSIS
Category
Food & Beverages
Recall ID
fsis-PHA-05242026-01
Classification
Public Health Alert
Recalled
May 24, 2026
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