Salmonella Outbreak at Aladdin Mediterranean Café Sickens 14 in Clairemont

San Diego County health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Aladdin Mediterranean Café in Clairemont, with 14 confirmed and probable cases identified among individuals aged 18 to 79, five of whom required hospitalization. The cases are associated with food consumed at the restaurant between April 25 and April 26, 2025. Aladdin Mediterranean Café voluntarily closed to cooperate with the investigation, allowing health officials to conduct thorough testing and staff interviews. No specific source of the outbreak has been determined, but officials state the restaurant will only be allowed to reopen once there is no ongoing risk to the public. Salmonellosis symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea—sometimes with blood—abdominal cramps, and fever, typically beginning 12 to 72 hours after exposure. Individuals at higher risk for severe illness include young children, older adults, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.