US: FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Meals Containing Pasta That May Be Contaminated with Listeria

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Source: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-a...at-meals-containing-pasta-may-be-contaminated

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Meals Containing Pasta That May Be Contaminated with Listeria


FSIS Announcement

WASHINGTON, September 25, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat meals containing a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated pre-cooked pasta that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). FSIS expects more updates as this investigation continues. As more information becomes available, FSIS will update this public health alert. Consumers should check back frequently because additional products may be added.
The following product is subject to the public health alert [view labels]:

• 12-oz. clear plastic tray packages labeled “MARKETSIDE LINGUINE WITH BEEF MEATBALLS & MARINARA SAUCE” with “best if used by” dates SEP 22, 2025; SEP 24, 2025; SEP 25, 2025; SEP 29, 2025; SEP 30, 2025; and OCT 01, 2025.

The product bears establishment number “EST. 50784” or "EST. 47718" inside the USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to Walmart locations nationwide.
The producing company collected samples of the FDA-regulated, pre-cooked pasta used as an ingredient in these products as part of the ongoing investigation related to the Listeria outbreak linked to chicken fettuccine alfredo meals. The test confirmed that the linguine pasta was positive for Lm and further testing is ongoing to determine if the Lm is genetically related to the specific outbreak strain. FSIS previously issued a recall notice linked to the Listeria outbreak in June and continues to coordinate with FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state public health partners...
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Source: https://countryherald.com/news/nati...ls-sold-at-kroger-trader-joes-and-jewel-osco/


Nationwide Listeria Outbreak: 27 Sick, 6 Dead Linked to Pasta Meals Sold at Kroger, Trader Joe’s, and Jewel-Osco
27 confirmed illnesses, 25 hospitalizations, and 6 deaths reported in multistate Listeria outbreak tied to recalled prepared pasta meals.
By Country Herald National -
October 30, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Federal health officials have expanded a nationwide Listeria monocytogenes outbreak investigation after 27 confirmed illnesses and 6 deaths across 18 states were linked to pre-cooked pasta used in ready-to-eat meals sold by major retailers including Kroger, Trader Joe’s, Jewel-Osco, Albertsons, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Giant Eagle.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the outbreak is tied to pasta products supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods, Inc., based in California. On September 30, 2025, the company expanded its recall to include multiple pasta varieties after samples tested positive for Listeria.
Outbreak Case Overview (as of October 30, 2025):

Total cases: 27
States affected: 18 (including California, Texas, Illinois, New York, Michigan, and Florida)
Hospitalizations: 25
Deaths: 6
Pregnancy-related cases: 1 fetal loss reported

Officials warn that more cases may emerge, as Listeria symptoms can appear up to 10 weeks after consuming contaminated food.

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