Summary
Health officials have recalled pasta products sold at Walmart and Kroger due to contamination with Listeria bacteria. The recall targets Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs, manufactured by FreshRealm, and follows past recalls related to chicken fettuccine alfredo linked to Listeria, which resulted in several illnesses and deaths.
Key Facts
- Pasta products from Walmart and Kroger are recalled due to Listeria contamination.
- The recall targets Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs produced by FreshRealm.
- Listeria can cause mild to severe illness, including fever and muscle aches.
- The USDA issued a health alert for the affected pasta meals.
- Previously, chicken fettuccine alfredo was linked to Listeria, causing three deaths and one pregnancy loss.
- The affected pasta meals have specific use-by dates in September and October 2025.
- The FDA and USDA continue to monitor and investigate the contamination sources.
