Updated with additional illnesses and hospitalizations. A Salmonella outbreak at Aladdin Mediterranean Café in the Clairemont area of San Diego has likely sickened at least 89 people, according to local news reports. Nine people who dined at the restaurant, located at 5420 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in San Diego, have been hospitalized.
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Patients, who range in age from 1 to 90, became ill after eating meals prepared at the restaurant between April 25 and May 1, 2025. A specific food source hasn’t been identified yet. The restaurant voluntarily closed on May 1st while the health department investigates. Health inspectors conducted environmental inspections on April 29 and May 2, 2025. While no violations were found during the May 2 inspection, the April 29 inspection noted a major violation related to food safety protocols and a minor violation concerning food holding temperatures.
Symptoms of a Salmonella Infection
Symptoms of a Salmonella infection usually develop six to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. They include fever, diarrhea that is sometimes bloody, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Sometimes the infection can get into the bloodstream, producing a more severe illness that requires hospitalization.
Restaurants are the most common setting for food poisoning outbreaks. Pritzker Hageman is a national food safety law firm, that represents people who have been sickened by contaminated food. Our food safety attorneys have outlined 10 steps to filing a lawsuit against a restaurant.
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If you developed a Salmonella infection after eating at Aladdin Mediterranean Café and would like a free consultation with an experienced Salmonella lawyer, please contact the Pritzker Hageman Salmonella Legal Team. Our attorneys have represented clients in every major Salmonella outbreak in the U.S. Call us at 1-888-377-8900, text 612-261-0856, or complete the form below. There is no obligation, and we don’t get paid unless we win.
Stay informed and protect your rights. If you or a loved one has been affected by this outbreak, don’t hesitate to seek legal counsel.
UPDATE: This post was published May 3, and updated with additional illnesses on May 9.
UPDATE: This post was updated May 14 with additional illnesses.