Salmonella Outbreak Investigation in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CA — Authorities are looking into a salmonella outbreak linked to a restaurant in the San Diego area.
Individuals reported falling ill after eating at Aladdin Mediterranean Café in the Clairemont neighborhood on April 25 and 26. According to the Environmental Health and Quality Department of San Diego County, epidemiologists have identified 14 confirmed and probable cases related to this outbreak.
The affected individuals range in age from 18 to 79, with five requiring hospitalization, as per county reports.
The Environmental Health and Quality Department is working alongside Public Health Services on the investigation. “While no source has been identified yet, the restaurant will be allowed to reopen once the investigation confirms that there is no ongoing risk,” county officials stated.
In response to the situation, Aladdin Mediterranean Café voluntarily closed its doors to facilitate health officials’ testing and staff interviews.
Salmonella leads to an infection known as salmonellosis, which comes with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. These symptoms typically manifest 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food and can last four to seven days. Most individuals recover without needing medical treatment.
Those at greater risk for severe illness from salmonella include children under 5, adults above 65, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
As of April 28, the county has recorded 184 cases of salmonellosis in 2025 in the region. This is compared to 753 cases in 2024, 685 in 2023, and 683 in 2022.
