Summary
The USDA has warned that some pre-cooked pasta meals from Trader Joe's and Walmart might be linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. Customers are advised to dispose of these meals due to the risk of contamination. The outbreak, affecting 15 states, has resulted in deaths and hospitalizations.
Key Facts
- The USDA warns about pre-cooked pasta meals possibly contaminated with listeria.
- Affected products are sold at Trader Joe's and Walmart.
- The specific products are Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce and Trader Joe's Cajun-style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo.
- The listeria outbreak has spread to 15 states and caused four deaths.
- The FDA confirmed the listeria strain is linked to previous recalls of chicken Alfredo meals.
- Listeria infection is especially risky for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weak immune systems.
- The CDC and FDA recommend disposing of these meals and cleaning possibly contaminated surfaces.
