Although the listeria outbreak began several months ago and there have been numerous recalls, the number of illnesses and deaths associated with the outbreak is growing. Please check your freezers. “When it doubts, throw it away.”
Note:Epidemiological, laboratory and traceability data indicate that some food products produced by FreshRealm are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and cause illness in humans. Pasta from Nate's Fine Foods was an ingredient in FreshRealm's beef meatballs and linguine marinara dishes. This pasta tested positive for listeria and underwent whole genome sequencing. Pasta used in food tested positive for listeria. Whole-genome sequencing results show that listeria in pasta is the same strain that makes people sick.
Since the last update on September 25, 2025, a total of 7 new illnesses and 3 new states have been reported, and 2 additional deaths have been reported, one each in Hawaii and Oregon.
A total of 27 people have been reported infected with the listeria outbreak from 18 states. California 3, Hawaii 2, Florida 1, Illinois 1, Indiana 1, Louisiana 2, Michigan 2, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, North Carolina 1, Nevada 1, Ohio 1, Oregon 3, South Carolina 1, Texas 3, Utah 1, Washington 1.
Samples from sick people were collected from August 1, 2024 to October 16, 2025. Of the 26 people with information available, 25 were hospitalized and 6 deaths were reported. One death in each of the following states: Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Oregon, Texas and Utah. One pregnancy-related illness resulted in fetal loss.
Reminds:
- Pasta Salad with Smoked Mozzarella and Sprouts at Farmer's Market – Product Usage Dates 10/10/25 – 10/29/25 (Sprouts Farmers Market Review)
- Giant Eagle Smoked Pasta and Mozzarella Salad – expiration date 9/30/25 to 10/7/25 (Giant Eagle Review)
- Kroger stores have recalled Bowtie Deli Salads with Penne Pasta that were sold from August 29, 2025 to October 2, 2025 (Kroger review)
- Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Bowls, 9.6 oz – Best used for the dates March 12, 2027, March 13, 2027, March 17, 2027, March 21, 2027 (Review by Demers Food Group)
- Trader Joe's Cajun Black Chicken Breast Fettuccine, Chicken Breast Fettuccine, 16 oz plastic bags with Best By Dates: 09/20/2025, 09/24/2025, 09/27/2025, 09/28/2025, 10/01/2025, 10/03/2025, 10/05/2025, 10/08/2025 or 10/10/2025 (USDA Health Alert FSIS)
- Albertsons stores have recalled prepared gourmet pasta salads that will be on sale from September 8, 2025 to October 4, 25 (Albertsons remember)
- Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs and Marinara Sauce, 12 oz. – best used before September 22, 2025; September 24, 2025; September 25, 2025; September 29, 2025; September 30, 2025; and October 1, 2025 (USDA Health Alert FSIS)
- Market Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine, 12.3 oz – Best before: June 26, 2025 or earlier; and 32.8 oz. – expiration date is June 27, 2025 or earlier (Review by FreshRealm)
- Home Chef Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine, 12.5 oz – Expires on or before June 19, 2025 (Review by FreshRealm)
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