Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children following severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection is characterized by fever, elevated inflammatory markers, and multisystem organ involvement. Presentations are variable but often include gastrointestinal symptoms. We describe 5 children with fever and gastrointestinal symptoms initially concerning for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children who were ultimately diagnosed with bacterial enteritis, highlighting the diagnostic challenges presented by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pandemic.