The outbreak has been linked to Aladdin Mediterranean Café, located at 5420 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in San Diego's Clairemont neighborhood. County officials say those affected range in age from 18 to 79 and dined at the restaurant between April 25 and April 26.
In response to the investigation, Aladdin voluntarily closed its doors. However, a sign posted outside the restaurant states the closure is due to a water heater issue. "Aladdin is temporarily closed due to an issue with our water heater," the sign reads. "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused you. We are working to resolve this issue immediately. We will be back open within a couple days."
Salmonella symptoms typically appear 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food and include nausea, diarrhea (sometimes with blood or mucus), vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fever. At-risk groups include young children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.
As of this week, San Diego County has reported 184 salmonellosis cases in 2025. No specific source of contamination has yet been identified.
Health officials urge anyone who ate at Aladdin on April 25 or 26 and is experiencing symptoms to seek medical care.
In response to the investigation, Aladdin voluntarily closed its doors. However, a sign posted outside the restaurant states the closure is due to a water heater issue. "Aladdin is temporarily closed due to an issue with our water heater," the sign reads. "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused you. We are working to resolve this issue immediately. We will be back open within a couple days."
"Like I wish they would just be honest," said the daughter of a 79-year-old woman who was hospitalized due to the issue.ÌýÌýMy mom really suffered. The health department told her they think it’s the chicken she had which would make sense. She was with two other people who didn’t get sick but they didn’t have the chicken. She was found passed out in a bathroom, transported by ambulance to Scripps and then hospitalized for 3 days."
The County's Environmental Health and Quality Department and Public Health Services continue to investigate the outbreak, including conducting testing and interviewing restaurant staff. The restaurant will not reopen until public health officials determine there is no ongoing risk to the public.
The County's Environmental Health and Quality Department and Public Health Services continue to investigate the outbreak, including conducting testing and interviewing restaurant staff. The restaurant will not reopen until public health officials determine there is no ongoing risk to the public.
"Myself, husband and two year old daughter also ate here on those dates and we got extremely sick," wrote another recent customer of Aladdin. "My two year old went to the ER twice and had to be admitted!!! It has been a week of HELL. I even emailed the restaurant to let them know that we got sick PRIOR to finding out it was salmonella but I haven’t gotten a response."
Salmonella symptoms typically appear 12 to 72 hours after consuming contaminated food and include nausea, diarrhea (sometimes with blood or mucus), vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fever. At-risk groups include young children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.
As of this week, San Diego County has reported 184 salmonellosis cases in 2025. No specific source of contamination has yet been identified.
Health officials urge anyone who ate at Aladdin on April 25 or 26 and is experiencing symptoms to seek medical care.
Originally published on May 2, 2025.Ìý
