Beef Kofta by Olympia Food Industries Recalled Due to E. coli

United States

Update June 1st, 2026:
FSIS reported that whole genome sequencing (WGS) confirmed that beef kofta samples collected from Olympia Food Industries matched the outbreak strain of E. coli O157. This finding strengthens the link between the implicated beef kofta products and the ongoing outbreak investigation in California.

FSIS continues to coordinate with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and local health departments as the investigation remains ongoing.

Source: FSIS


May 24th, 2026:
Olympia Food Industries, Inc. has issued a public health alert for beef kofta products due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7. These products were supplied to The Kebab Shop restaurant locations in California, Texas, and Florida.

Recalling Firm: Olympia Food Industries, Inc.

Reason for Recall: E. coli

Regions Affected: California, Texas, Florida

Key Details: Beef kofta made from raw ground beef, produced by Olympia Foods (Est. 18743) in Franklin Park, Illinois, on January 6, 2026. The affected product was served at The Kebab Shop restaurants, which stopped selling it on May 18, 2026.

Consumers with questions regarding this alert can contact The Kebab Shop at 888-965-5821 or FoodSafety@thekebabshop.com.

The recall was initiated after an E. coli outbreak investigation in California. The public health alert was issued on May 24, 2026, to inform consumers in the affected states.

Learn more about E. coli: stopfoodborneillness.org/bacteria/e-coli

Source: www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-beef-kofta-products-served-kebab-shop-restaurant