The city recorded two new deaths and seven more illnesses. expanding flare cases of listeria food poisoning linked to recalled pasta sold at grocery stores, including Walmart and Trader Joe's, in multiple states.
In total, at least six people died and 27 fell ill in the country. 18 states in an outbreak that began in August 2024. The latest cases were seen in September and October, with the latest occurring on October 16, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New deaths were reported in Hawaii and Oregon, according to the CDC. Previous deaths were reported in Illinois, Michigan, Texas and Utah. One patient was pregnant, which led to the death of the fetus.
The outbreak was linked to prepared pasta produced by Nate's Fine Foods of Roseville, California. In September the company reminded nearly 245,000 pounds (111,130 kg) of pasta, including cases of linguine, fettuccine, penne and other products, sold to major manufacturers of entrees and pasta salads.
The move comes after tests showed that pasta produced 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-based company that produced the meals, used genetic sequencing to confirm the link to the outbreak.
Several national grocery stores have recalled dozens of products made from affected pasta. People should check their refrigerators and freezers for the recalled products and throw them away or return them to stores for a refund, officials said.
The CDC is working with state health officials to determine whether people who are sick have eaten the recalled products or whether additional products may be contaminated with the listeria bacteria associated with the outbreak. The US Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Agriculture are also investigating.
Here are the reviews to date:
1. Pasta salad with smoked mozzarella and sprouts sold in grocery stores or for pick-up & Go to the section with expiration dates from October 10 to October 29.
2. Giant eagle Salad with smoked pasta and mozzarella – expiration date from September 30 to October 7.
3. Kroger stores I remembered the gourmet salads with bow tie and penne pasta – sold from August 29 to October 2.
4. Scott & John's scampi and linguine bowls 9.6 oz. – the best dates to use are March 12 and 13 and March 17 and 21, 2027.
5. Trader Joe's Cajun Black Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo 16-ounce plastic bags with expiration dates: September 20, September 24, September 27, September 28, October 1, October 3, October 5, October 8 and October 10.
6. Albertsons stores I remembered store-bought pasta salads – sold from September 8 to October 4.
7. Market linguine with beef meatballs & Marinara sauce 12 oz. — Expiration date: September 22, 24 and 25, as well as from September 29 to October 1.
8. Grilled chicken Alfredo at the market with fettuccine 12.3 oz. – expiration date: June 26, 2025 or earlier; and 32.8 oz. — Expiration date: June 27, 2025 or earlier.
9. Home Chef Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, 12.5 oz. — expiration date June 19 or earlier.
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