Salmonella outbreak linked to home delivery meals sickens people in 10 states, including Illinois

One Illinois resident and more than a dozen others across the United States were sickened in a salmonella outbreak lined to certain home delivery meals, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.

The CDC issued an alert, saying salmonella infections have been connected to certain home delivery meals distributed by the company Metabolic Meals. 

People who received the following meals during the week of July 28 were urged not to eat them:

• Four Cheese Tortellini with Pesto Sauce and Grilled Chicken
  • Lot Code: 25199
  • Best By: 08/07/2025
• Low Carb Chicken Teriyaki and Vegetables
  • Lot Code: 25202
  • Best By: 08/05/2025
• Black Garlic & Ranch Chicken Tenders with Roasted Vegetables
  • Lot Code: 25205
  • Best By: 08/08/2025
• Sliced Top Sirloin with Roasted Peanut Sauce and Summer Vegetables
  • Lot Code: 25203
  • Best By: 08/06/2025
• Additional meal lot codes include: 25199, 25202, 25203, 25204, 25205

Sixteen cases, which included seven hospitalizations, were reported in 10 states, though officials said the number of sickened individuals could be higher. People who became ill reported eating the company’s ready-to-eat, home delivery meals.

According to the CDC, Metabolic Meals is collaborating with investigators and has reached out to customers directly who purchased the meal listed above.

Salmonella are one of the leading causes of foodborne illnesses in the U.S., according to the agency. Most people who become infected experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps — and typically recover without treatment after four to seven days.

However, those with weakened immune systems — including children younger than 5 years old and adults 65 years old and above — may experience more severe illnesses and require medical treatment or hospitalization.