Beef kofta samples from The Kebab Shop match outbreak strain of E. coli

Genetic Testing confirms E. coli link between Nine ill from Kebab Shop Beef Kofta

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 E. coli O157:H7. FSIS continues to coordinate with the California Department of Public Health and local health departments in California on the outbreak investigation.The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due…

The Kebab Shop Beef Kofta E. coli Matches Outbreak Strain

The Kebab Shop beef kofta E. coli O157:H7 matches the outbreak strain using whole genome sequencing, according to the USDA. Nine people living in California are sick. The outbreak was announced last month in a public health alert, since the products are no longer available for purchase. Illness onset dates range from March 27, 2026 […] The post The Kebab Shop Beef Kofta E. coli Matches Outbreak Strain appeared first on Food Poisoning Bulletin.

Beef kofta samples from The Kebab Shop match outbreak strain of E. coli

Whole genome sequencing has shown that beef kofta samples collected by FSIS and produced at Olympia Food Industries matches the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 among patrons of The Kebab Shop restaurant in California. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) continues to coordinate with the California Department of Public Health and local health departments in the state on the outbreak investigation.As of June 1, there were nine c…