Listeria Outbreak Linked to Recalled Pasta Meals

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Four people have died and 19 others were hospitalized in a nationwide listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at major grocery chains, the CDC announced.

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🦠 Outbreak Details

As of Sept. 30, 20 confirmed listeria cases have been reported across 15 states. The outbreak is linked to recalled pasta meals sold at:

• Walmart

• Trader Joe’s

• Kroger

• Albertsons

📍 Where Illnesses Occurred

Deaths occurred in Illinois, Michigan, Texas, and Utah, including one pregnancy-associated case that led to fetal loss.

States with confirmed cases:

• California (2), Florida (1), Illinois (1), Indiana (1), Louisiana (2)

• Michigan (2), Minnesota (1), Missouri (1), Nevada (1)

• North Carolina (1), Ohio (1), South Carolina (1)

• Texas (3), Utah (1), Virginia (1)

The CDC notes these numbers may not represent the full scope of the outbreak.

🍝 Products Affected

Albertsons & Affiliates

• Ready-to-eat pasta salads with best-by dates Sept. 8–29

• Sold in 15 states including CA, TX, AZ, CO, UT, and more.

Trader Joe’s

• Cajun-Style Blackened Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

• Best-by dates: Sept. 20, 24, 27

• Sold in AZ, CA, NV, NM, UT

Walmart

• Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara

• Best-by: Sept. 22 – Oct. 1

• Sold nationally

Walmart & Kroger

• Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo and Home Chef Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

• Best-by: June 19–27

👉 For a full list of recalled items and affected states, visit the CDC or FDA website.

❗ What Is Listeria?

Listeria is a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Symptoms include:
Fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, diarrhea, and convulsions.

It can also cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or life-threatening infections in newborns.

High-risk groups:

• Pregnant people

• Adults over 65

• People with weakened immune systems