The Aladdin Mediterranean Café outlet in Clairemont, San Diego County in the US state of California, has re-opened after a salmonella outbreak closed it for almost two weeks.
The re-opening comes as the establishment faces three lawsuits related to the incident, with legal representation from Ron Simon & Associates and Gomez Trial Attorneys for more than 50 affected individuals.
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On the eve of its re-opening, the number of reported victims had climbed to at least 89, according to San Diego County health officials.
The outbreak affected patrons who dined between 25 April and 1 May 2025.
The third of the three lawsuits involves plaintiffs Charles McLaughlin and Paige Bensing, who fell ill with symptoms of salmonellosis after eating at the restaurant on 26 April.
Diarrhoea, cramping, fever, chills, abdominal pain and headaches prompted both to seek medical care and they continue to deal with the aftermath of the infection.
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By GlobalDataAs the café resumed operations, the legal proceedings underscore ongoing concerns about food safety and the impact of the outbreak on the community.
San Diego County health officials continue to monitor the situation closely, as the number of confirmed cases associated with the outbreak has been on the rise.
Ron Simon stated: “While the investigation is ongoing, what we do know is that the food served at Aladdin was contaminated with human or animal faeces. We intend to use all the tools available to us in this litigation to get full and fair compensation for all of our clients, to find out how this outbreak happened and to make sure that Aladdin keeps it from happening again.”
