Olympia Food Industries (The Kebab Shop)
Olympia Foods Beef Kofta (Kebab Shop) — possible E. coli O157:H7
Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157:H7; whole genome sequencing later confirmed a match to the outbreak strain
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 2, 2026: a regulator flagged Olympia Foods Beef Kofta (Kebab Shop) by Olympia Food Industries (The Kebab Shop) on May 24, 2026 for Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157:H7; whole genome sequencing later confirmed a match to the outbreak strain without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is serious health risk.
This is an advisory, not a recall. A regulator flagged something worth knowing; nobody has said "pull it from shelves." Read the source and decide.
What happened
Beef kofta served at The Kebab Shop restaurants in California, Texas, and Florida may have been contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness. The product was made by Olympia Food Industries in Illinois in January 2026. It's linked to an outbreak that has sickened 9 people in California. No formal recall was issued because the product is no longer available for sale, and The Kebab Shop stopped selling it on May 18, 2026.
What to do
If you have any leftover beef kofta from The Kebab Shop, throw it away. If you ate it and develop symptoms like bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps, or dehydration within 10 days, contact your doctor. Always cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F, checked with a food thermometer. Questions can be directed to The Kebab Shop at 888-965-5821 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Kofta (raw ground beef product, served at The Kebab Shop restaurants) | — | — | — | — |
CA, FL, TX
Sold atThe Kebab Shop (US-CA, US-TX, US-FL)
- FSIS — primary source, first seen Sep 1, 2026
Brand history: Olympia Food Industries (The Kebab Shop) · Report an error · Extraction confidence 90%
Questions
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Is Olympia Foods Beef Kofta (Kebab Shop) recalled?
Not recalled, but under an advisory as of Sep 2, 2026: a regulator flagged Olympia Foods Beef Kofta (Kebab Shop) by Olympia Food Industries (The Kebab Shop) on May 24, 2026 for Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157:H7; whole genome sequencing later confirmed a match to the outbreak strain without ordering it off shelves. The source gave no class; our read of the hazard is serious health risk.
What should I do?
If you have any leftover beef kofta from The Kebab Shop, throw it away. If you ate it and develop symptoms like bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps, or dehydration within 10 days, contact your doctor. Always cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F, checked with a food thermometer. Questions can be directed to The Kebab Shop at 888-965-5821 or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
Where was it sold?
Sold at The Kebab Shop. Distribution: CA, FL, TX.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
1 product listed. No upcs given. No lot codes given. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.