Five hospitalized due to salmonella outbreak at local restaurant
Aladdin Mediterranean Café, located at 5420 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, has been linked to 14 confirmed and probable cases of the bacteria, the County of San Diego said on its website Friday.
Those who reported getting sick, ranging between 18 and 79 years of age, ate food from the restaurant between April 25 and April 26, according to local health officials.
Aladdin Mediterranean Café voluntarily closed to allow health officials to conduct its investigation through testing and interviewing the restaurant's staff.
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Salmonellosis, also known as salmonella, is an infection that causes symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea that might have blood or mucous, abdominal cramps and fever. Symptoms, which generally begin 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food, can last 4 to 7 days.
Those at higher risk for serious illnesses from salmonella include children younger than 5 years, adults older than 65 years, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.
No source of the salmonella outbreak has been determined at this time.
The restaurant will be cleared to resume operation once it is determined there is no ongoing risk.
Anyone who ate at the restaurant last Friday and Saturday and are experiencing symptoms should contact a healthcare provider as needed.
Thus far this year, there have been 184 cases of Salmonellosis in San Diego County.
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