Seven people have been hospitalized with Salmonella after eating home delivery meals, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Friday.
Certain home delivery meals distributed by Metabolic Meals are connected to an ongoing multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis. A total of 16 people across 10 U.S. states have gotten sick, but the CDC said the number of illnesses is likely much higher. So far, no deaths have been reported.
Here’s what you need to know.
The ready-to-eat Metabolic Meals products linked to the Salmonella outbreak were delivered during the week of July 28, and can be identified with the following information:
Four Cheese Tortellini With Pesto Sauce and Grilled Chicken
- Lot code: 25199
- Best-by date: 08/07/2025
Low-Carb Chicken Teriyaki and Vegetables
- Lot code: 25202
- Best-by date: 08/05/2025
Black Garlic and Ranch Chicken Tenders With Roasted Vegetables
- Lot code: 25205
- Best-by date: 08/08/2025
Sliced Top Sirloin With Roasted Peanut Sauce and Summer Vegetables
- Lot code: 25203
- Best-by date: 08/06/2025
Per the CDC, additional lot codes of affected meals include:
- 25199
- 25202
- 25203
- 25204
- 25205
The 16 people who have gotten sick live in 10 states across the U.S.:
- Arkansas
- California
- Connecticut
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Texas
- Washington
- Wisconsin
CDC
According to CDC data, people started getting sick around July 25; the most recently reported illnesses were on Aug. 15.
The true number of people who got sick is likely much higher than the 16 reported so far—this is because many people with Salmonella aren’t tested for the infection and recover without medical care.
Currently, it’s not clear how the Metabolic Meals products became contaminated with Salmonella, but health officials are investigating the source of the issue. Metabolic Meals has also reached out to customers directly who purchased the potentially-contaminated meals, the CDC said.
If you’ve recently purchased ready-to-eat Metabolic Meals, check your refrigerators and freezers for the affected products. Do not eat them, and throw them out immediately or contact the company.
You should also wash any kitchen items or surfaces that the affected meals may have touched—hot soapy water or a dishwasher is your best bet.
If you think you might have eaten one of the affected meals, monitor yourself for signs of Salmonella. Symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever usually begin six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria, and most people recover on their own.
However, get in touch with a healthcare provider immediately if you experience:
- Bloody diarrhea
- Diarrhea that lasts for more than three days
- Vomiting to the point that you can’t keep liquids down
- Fever higher than 102 degrees
- Signs of dehydration such as not peeing often, dry mouth and throat, and feelings of dizziness
