San Diego salmonella outbreak update
In a follow-up on the Salmonella outbreak linked to Aladdin Mediterranean Café in the Clairemont San Diego area, the County of San Diego now reports 37 probable and confirmed cases of people who have gotten sick with Salmonella after dining at the the above establishment between April 25 to May 1.
The ages of those impacted range from 1 to 90 years old, with nine people hospitalized. The source of the Salmonella outbreak has not been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
The restaurant voluntarily closed on May 1. The County continues to work closely with the restaurant operator. The restaurant will remain closed until it is safe to operate, and when its management is ready to reopen.
Salmonella causes an infection called Salmonellosis. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea that might have blood or mucous, abdominal cramps and fever. Symptoms generally begin 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Illness from salmonella can last 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment.
People who dined at Aladdin Mediterranean Café between April 25 and May 1, 2025 and feel ill with any of the symptoms listed should contact a healthcare provider as needed.