The CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses linked to home delivery meals supplied by Metabolic Meals.

Metabolic Meals, LLC (dba Healthspan Foods, LLC) is a limited liability company based in St. Louis, Missouri, and falls under the jurisdiction of the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). According to the FSIS, the company engages in meat processing and poultry processing (FSIS Establishment No. M2974+P2974).

Sixteen outbreak-related illnesses have been reported from ten states. Seven of the victims have been hospitalized. Victims range in age from zero to 96 years, with half of them being 56 years of age or older. Illnesses started on dates ranging from July 24, 2025 to August 15, 2025.

Ten of the 12 victims who were interviewed reported having consumed a Metabolic Meals prepared menu item prior to becoming ill.

Outbreak cases have been reported in Arkansas (1), California (3), Connecticut (1), Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Minnesota (2), Missouri (3), Texas (1), Washington (1), and Wisconsin (1).

The CDC warns that outbreak illnesses may also have occurred in other states, and that the total number of outbreak victims is likely to be far higher than the number reported so far.

Metabolic Meals menu items flagged in the CDC outbreak notice include the following items, delivered to customers during the week of July 28, 2025 (note that the first illnesses to be reported began PRIOR TO this date):

• 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

What consumers need to know (per CDC)

• Do not eat affected Metabolic Meals products. Check your refrigerators and freezers if you ordered these meals and throw them out or contact the company.
• Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the affected ready-to-eat meals using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
• Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:
  • Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
  • Diarrhea for more than 3 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

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