Officials investigated the outbreak at Aladdin Mediterranean Café, where people who reported getting sick ate from the establishment between April 25 and April 26.
SAN DIEGO — Five people were hospitalized following a salmonella outbreak linked to a Middle Eastern restaurant in Clairemont, San Diego County said.
Officials investigated the outbreak at Aladdin Mediterranean Café, where people who reported getting sick ate from the establishment between April 25 and April 26.
“County epidemiologists have identified 14 confirmed and probable cases associated with this outbreak, ranging between 18 and 79 years of age,” the county said in a press release.
The restaurant closed voluntarily when it was notified about the situation, allowing health officials to continue additional testing and to interview employees. According to the county, no source of the outbreak has been determined as of now.
When officials complete their investigation and determine there is no ongoing risk, the county said they will be cleared to resume operations.
According to the county, symptoms of Salmonellosis, an infection caused by Salmonella, include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea that might have blood or mucus, abdominal cramps and fever.
These symptoms may begin 12-72 hours after consuming the contaminated food and illnesses from salmonella can last four to seven days. People can also generally recover without treatment.
“People who dined at Aladdin Mediterranean Café in the Clairemont area April 25 –26, 2025, and feel ill with any of the symptoms listed should consider contacting a healthcare provider as needed,” the release said.
Data from the county shows that it identified 184 cases of Salmonellosis in 2025 across the region as of April 28. There were 753 cases identified in 2024, 685 in 2023 and 683 in 2022.