CDC Investigating Possible Salmonella Outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a food safety alert for a salmonella outbreak the agency said is linked to ready-to-eat, home delivery meals made by the company Metabolic Meals, the agency said last 5 September.

"CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain home delivery meals made by Metabolic Meals," the CDC stated. "Do not eat affected Metabolic Meals products while the investigation is ongoing. Check your refrigerator and freezer for these products and throw them away or contact the company."

As of time of publication, at least 16 people in 10 states have gotten sick from Metabolic Meals, according to the CDC. Of the 15 people with information available, seven have been hospitalized, the agency said.

Illnesses have so far been reported in Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin, according to the CDC.

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The CDC said that Metabolic Meals was "collaborating with investigators and has reached out to customers directly who purchased the meal types listed above to inform them of the outbreak."

According to the CDC, customers who ordered and received the following Metabolic Meals - delivered during the week of 28 July 2025 - have been urged not to eat them:

• Four Cheese Tortellini with Pesto Sauce and Grilled Chicken: lot code 25199 and a "best by" date of 7 August 2025.
• Low Carb Chicken Teriyaki and Vegetables: lot code 25202 and a "best by" date of 5 August 2025.
• Black Garlic & Ranch Chicken Tenders with Roasted Vegetables: lot code 25205 and a "best by" date of 8 August 2025.
• Sliced Top Sirloin with Roasted Peanut Sauce and Summer Vegetables: lot code 25203 and a "best by" date of 6 August 2025.