(FOX40.COM) — A Center for Disease Control and Prevention food safety alert about a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections has been updated.
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Listeria infection is an illness caused by bacteria that can spread through many foods. According to the CDC, symptoms of Listeria can include fever, muscle aches, headaches, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions, and sometimes death. For pregnant women, it can cause miscarriage, premature birth, pregnancy loss, and death in newborns.
On June 17, 2025, FreshRealm recalled chicken fettuccine alfredo meals that were distributed to retail locations nationwide. The CDC reported that recalled foods are no longer available for sale. Before the recall, FreshRealm was sold nationwide at Kroger and Walmart under the Marketside brand and the Home Chef brand.
At that time, there were 20 Listeria cases in 15 states, 19 hospitalizations, and four deaths. Since then, there have been three new cases reported, one more death, and two additional states affected. In California, there have been two reported cases as of Friday.
Additionally, another product has been added to this outbreak. FreshRealm held beef meatball marinara linguine meals after the company performed tests that found the same outbreak strain of Listeria as the other products. Pasta that was used in the beef meatball marinara linguine meals has also tested positive for Listeria, but additional information is pending to determine if it is the same strain making people sick.
On Thursday, FreshRealm held linguini pasta used in certain meal products. These products should no longer be available for sale, but may still be in some consumer’s fridge or freezer.
Listeria tips from the CDC
• Do not eat affected foods.
• Clean refrigerator, containers, and surfaces that may have touched the affected foods. Listeria can survive in the refrigerator and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.
• People who are pregnant, 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system should call a healthcare provider right away if they have these symptoms after eating the affected foods.
For more information visit, CDC.gov.
Veronica Catlin
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