Upscale California Market Tied to Statewide Bacterial Outbreak

WHO:

Yahoo - Customers who got sick are all between the ages of 27 and 60.

Yahoo - San Diego County officials are investigating Ramona Family Naturals Market.

Yahoo - The market's owner is cooperating with the investigation.

NY Post - 13 individuals have been affected by the salmonella outbreak.

WHAT:

NBC 7 San Diego - San Diego County public health officials reported 13 confirmed and probable cases since June 21.

NBC 7 San Diego - This strain of Salmonella is not related to the outbreak linked to shell eggs in the Midwest.

Yahoo - Investigators are working with the market's owner to identify the source of the eggs that may have contained the bacteria.

Yahoo - Customers who are currently ill or who have recently recovered following a visit to the market can report their cases to the County Department of Environmental Health Quality by calling (858) 505-6814 or via email at fhdepi@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Yahoo - 13 people are fighting a bacterial infection linked to the market.

Yahoo - Four individuals were hospitalized due to worsening symptoms.

Yahoo - Symptoms of salmonellosis include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever.

Yahoo - Symptoms typically appear within 12 to 72 hours of consuming contaminated food and generally last for four to seven days.

NY Post - The salmonella cases are linked to mayonnaise sold at the market.

WHERE:

Yahoo - The investigation is focused on Ramona Family Naturals Market, located near Collier County Park in Ramona, California.

WHEN:

Yahoo - Health officials are advising individuals who may have been exposed to Salmonella to monitor their health and contact their healthcare provider.

WHY:

Yahoo - Authorities believe the outbreak was caused by the market using raw, unpasteurized eggs to make mayonnaise.

HOW:

NBC 7 San Diego - The market's owner has stopped using raw, unpasteurized eggs in all the deli's food products.

Yahoo - The market has stopped using raw, unpasteurized eggs in all its food products following the outbreak.

(UPDATED July 30, 2026 05:56 UTC)

San Diego County public health officials have confirmed 13 cases of a specific strain of Salmonella since June 21, which is not connected to the recent outbreak linked to shell eggs in the Midwest. In response to these cases, the owner of the affected market has ceased using raw, unpasteurized eggs in all deli food products. Health officials continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure public safety.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 23:19 UTC)

Investigators are collaborating with the market's owner to trace the source of eggs that may have contained harmful bacteria, as several customers aged between 27 and 60 have fallen ill. Those currently experiencing symptoms or who have recently recovered after visiting the market are encouraged to report their cases to the County Department of Environmental Health Quality by calling (858) 505-6814 or emailing fhdepi@sdcounty.ca.gov. In response to the outbreak, the market has ceased the use of raw, unpasteurized eggs in all its food products.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 22:28 UTC)

San Diego County officials are investigating Ramona Family Naturals Market after a salmonella outbreak linked to mayonnaise sold there has affected 13 individuals, with four requiring hospitalization due to worsening symptoms. Symptoms of salmonellosis, which can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, typically appear within 12 to 72 hours of consuming contaminated food and last for four to seven days. The market's owner is cooperating with the investigation and has ceased using raw, unpasteurized eggs in all food products.