Product lot codes on impacted products can be found under the nutrition information label as shown above.
Cases of salmonella poisoning related to the Metabolic Meals outbreak as of Sept. 5.
One of the impacted Metabolic Meals.

A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to a meal delivery service has sickened 16 people across 10 states, resulting in seven hospitalizations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned in a Sept. 5 notice.

The outbreak has been attributed to Metabolic Meals, a meal kit service for healthy food that focuses on macro nutrition and elements like low carb, high protein and clean eating. The company prepares and delivers frozen, ready-to-eat meals to subscription customers.

The CDC is investigating the outbreak alongside the company to determine which component in the meals is making people sick. Because it can take three to four weeks to confirm a salmonella infection, and these types of infections tend to only be reported by people experiencing more severe symptoms, the number of illnesses is likely underreported and may continue to grow, said the CDC.

USA TODAY has reached out to Metabolic Meals for comment.

Here's what we know about the outbreak so far.

Which products are impacted?

The following meals made and delivered by Metabolic Meals during the week of July 28 are subject to the CDC warning:

  • 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 and 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 meals with lot codes: 25199, 25202, 25203, 25204, 25205

Where did people get sick?

As of Sept. 5, the CDC reported 16 illnesses across the following 10 states:

  • Arkansas (one)
  • California (three)
  • Connecticut (one)
  • Georgia (two)
  • Illinois (one)
  • Minnesota (two)
  • Missouri (three)
  • Texas (one)
  • Washington (one)
  • Wisconsin (one)

What to do if you have an impacted Metabolic Meals product

Check your freezer and fridge for any of the meals listed by the CDC. Do not consume impacted products; throw them away or contact the company at 855-355-6325. Wash items and surfaces that may have come into contact with the affected meals using hot, soapy water.

Symptoms of salmonella poisoning

Symptoms of salmonella infection usually start six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria. The most common symptoms are diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the CDC.

While most healthy people can recover in four to seven days without treatment, some vulnerable people like children under 5, adults 65 and older, and those with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness that requires medical treatment or hospitalization.

If you display any of these more serious symptoms, the CDC advises contacting your health care professional:

  • Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Diarrhea for more than three days that is not improving
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
  • Signs of dehydration, such as not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Salmonella outbreak linked to meal delivery service. See impacted products.

Reporting by Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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