FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef Kofta Products Served at The Kebab Shop Restaurant Locations Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert about beef kofta products served at The Kebab Shop restaurant locations potentially contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Products are no longer available for purchase after being stopped sales on May 18, 2026.
Lower-risk recall
concerns that beef kofta products served at The Kebab Shop restaurant locations may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O157:H7. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase
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What happened, in plain English
Beef kofta products served at The Kebab Shop restaurants in California, Texas, and Florida may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. The products were stopped for sale on May 18, 2026, and are no longer available for purchase due to concerns about possible contamination. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274833-beef-kofta-products-from-the-kebab-shop-may-contain-e.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274833-beef-kofta-products-from-the-kebab-shop-may-contain-e · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #PHA-05242026-01
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“Beef Kofta Products from The Kebab Shop May Contain E. Coli O157:H7 - Public Health Alert.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274833-beef-kofta-products-from-the-kebab-shop-may-contain-e. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-05242026-01 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-beef-kofta-products-served-kebab-shop-restaurant).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O157:H7 is a bacterium that can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in some cases, kidney failure. The bacteria can be transmitted through contaminated food, and symptoms typically appear 2 to 8 days after exposure.
Who’s affected
Consumers who ate beef kofta from The Kebab Shop restaurants in California, Texas, and Florida between March 27 and April 30, 2026, are at risk. Children under 5 and older adults are most vulnerable to severe complications from E. coli O157:H7 infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Beef kofta products served at The Kebab Shop restaurants in California, Texas, and Florida that were sold between March 27 and April 30, 2026. The products were stopped for sale on May 18, 2026, and are no longer available for purchase.
- Brand
The Kebab Shop- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Discard Leftover Beef Kofta
Consumers who ate beef kofta from The Kebab Shop and have leftovers should discard them immediately.
Questions people ask
Are the beef kofta products still available for purchase?
No, The Kebab Shop stopped selling beef kofta at all locations on May 18, 2026, and the products are no longer available for purchase.
What symptoms should I watch for after eating beef kofta from The Kebab Shop?
Symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 infection include bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and dehydration. If symptoms develop within 10 days of exposure, contact a healthcare provider.
How can I get help if I have symptoms?
Contact a healthcare provider if you develop symptoms within 10 days of eating beef kofta from The Kebab Shop. The Kebab Shop can be contacted at 888-965-5821 or FoodSafety@thekebabshop.com for assistance.
Contact The Kebab Shop
We’ve drafted a message you can send The Kebab Shop to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall PHA-05242026-01 — The Kebab Shop The Kebab Shop Hello, I own a The Kebab Shop that is covered by recall PHA-05242026-01 from The Kebab Shop. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #PHA-05242026-01 (May 24, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.