Kids hospitalized as California investigates E. coli outbreak linked to The Kebab Shop
California health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to The Kebab Shop, affecting nine individuals, including six children. Five of the infected have been hospitalized, with two developing severe complications. The restaurant has voluntarily halted sales of the implicated beef kofta while cooperating with the investigation.
- ▪The outbreak has infected nine people, including six children, and hospitalized five victims.
- ▪Health officials identified the seasoned ground beef kebab as the likely source of the outbreak.
- ▪Symptoms of the infection can include stomach cramps, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea.
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Metro Kids hospitalized as California investigates E. coli outbreak linked to The Kebab Shop By Daniel Farr Published May 22, 2026, 7:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google California health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to beef kofta sold at The Kebab Shop that has infected nine people, including six children, and hospitalized five victims across the state. The California Department of Public Health said the illnesses were connected to grilled beef kofta served at locations in both Northern and Southern California. Investigators identified the seasoned ground beef kebab as the likely source after interviewing people who became sick. 5 California health officials are investigating an E.
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