{"id":9763,"date":"2025-11-08T01:49:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T01:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=9763"},"modified":"2025-11-08T01:49:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T01:49:22","slug":"at-least-6-deaths-27-illnesses-reported-in-listeria-outbreak-tied-to-recalled-pasta-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=9763","title":{"rendered":"At Least 6 Deaths, 27 Illnesses Reported in Listeria Outbreak Tied to Recalled Pasta Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Two new deaths and seven more illnesses have been reported in an expanding outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to recalled pasta meals sold at grocery stores including Walmart and Trader Joe’s in many states.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In total, at least six people have died and 27 have been sickened in 18 states in the outbreak that began in August 2024. The latest illnesses occurred in September and October, with the most recent on Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The new deaths were reported in Hawaii and Oregon, the CDC said. Previous deaths were reported in Illinois, Michigan, Texas and Utah. One person who became ill was pregnant and it resulted in the death of a fetus.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The outbreak has been traced to precooked pasta produced by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California. In September, the company recalled nearly 245,000 pounds (111,130 kilograms) of pasta, including cases of linguine, fettuccine, penne and other products sold to large producers of heat-and-eat meals and pasta salads.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The move came after tests showed that pasta made by Nate’s Fine Foods contained the same strain of listeria found in chicken fettuccine Alfredo and meatball linguine products identified in the outbreak. FreshRealm, the San Clemente, California, company that produced those meals, used genetic sequencing to confirm the link to the outbreak.\u00a0
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Several national grocery stores have recalled dozens of products made with the affected pasta. People should check their refrigerators and freezers for the recalled foods and throw them away or return them to stores for a refund, officials said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The CDC is working with state health officials to determine whether sick people ate recalled food or if additional foods may be contaminated with listeria bacteria linked to the outbreak. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Agriculture Department are also investigating.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are the recalls to date:\u00a0<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Sprouts Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad\u00a0sold from the deli service counter or Grab & Go section with best-by dates from Oct. 10 to Oct. 29.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Giant Eagle\u00a0smoked mozzarella pasta salad \u2014 expiration dates Sept. 30 through Oct. 7.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Kroger stores\u00a0recalled deli bowtie and penne pasta salads \u2014 sold Aug. 29 through Oct. 2.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Scott & Jon\u2019s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Bowls\u00a09.6-oz. \u2014 best if used by dates of March 12 and 13 and March 17 and 21 2027.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Trader Joe\u2019s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo\u00a016-oz plastic tray packages with \u201cbest if used by\u201d dates Sept. 20, Sept. 24, Sept. 27, Sept. 28, Oct. 1, Oct. 3, Oct. 5, Oct. 8 and Oct. 10.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Albertsons stores\u00a0recalled store-made deli pasta salads \u2014 sell through dates from Sept. 8 to Oct. 4.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce\u00a012-oz. \u2014 best-by dates of Sept. 22, Sept. 24, and 25 and Sept. 29 to Oct. 1.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine\u00a012.3-oz. \u2013 best-by date of June 26, 2025, or prior; and 32.8-oz. \u2014 best-by date of June 27, 2025, or prior.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Home Chef Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo 12.5-oz.\u00a0\u2014 best-by date of June 19 or prior.<\/p>\n

States include:<\/p>\n