{"id":453,"date":"2025-10-13T04:49:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T04:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/?p=453"},"modified":"2025-10-22T18:04:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T18:04:07","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-listeria-outbreak-linked-to-prepared-pasta-meals-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yarima.org\/?p=453","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 Listeria Outbreak Linked to Prepared Pasta Meals \u2014 What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong> September 30, 2025<br><strong>Category:<\/strong> Food Safety | Public Health<br><strong>Source:<\/strong> Adapted from CDC &amp; FDA reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nationwide food safety alert has been issued as the <strong>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/strong> investigates a <strong>Listeria outbreak<\/strong> connected to several brands of pre-cooked and packaged pasta meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ongoing outbreak has already caused <strong>20 illnesses<\/strong>, <strong>19 hospitalizations<\/strong>, and <strong>4 deaths<\/strong> across <strong>15 states<\/strong> \u2014 and more recalls may follow as the investigation continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26a0\ufe0f What\u2019s Happening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>CDC<\/strong>, along with the <strong>U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/strong> and <strong>USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)<\/strong>, has linked the outbreak to multiple <strong>ready-to-eat pasta meals<\/strong> sold under different brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These meals may be contaminated with <em>Listeria monocytogenes<\/em>, a harmful bacteria that can survive in the refrigerator and cause serious illness \u2014 especially in <strong>pregnant women, older adults,<\/strong> and <strong>people with weakened immune systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf5d Affected Foods (as of September 2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Trader Joe\u2019s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sold in 16-oz. plastic trays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cBest if used by\u201d dates: <em>9\/20\/25, 9\/24\/25, 9\/27\/25<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sold in: Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact: Trader Joe\u2019s Customer Relations at <strong>626-599-3817<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Albertsons Pasta Salads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sold under various store brands at Albertsons-affiliated supermarkets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sell by<\/em> dates through <strong>September 29, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the Albertsons recall page for store locations and products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs &amp; Marinara Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12-oz. trays labeled <em>\u201cMarketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs &amp; Marinara Sauce\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Best if used by:<\/em> SEP 22\u2013OCT 01, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USDA Establishment numbers: <strong>EST. 50784<\/strong> or <strong>EST. 47718<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sold at <strong>Walmart stores nationwide<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udeab What You Should Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do not eat<\/strong> any recalled pasta products \u2014 even if they look or smell fine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your refrigerator and freezer<\/strong> for these items and throw them away safely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean<\/strong> any surfaces, shelves, or containers that may have touched the recalled food. Listeria can survive and spread even at cold refrigerator temperatures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve eaten any of the affected foods and feel unwell, <strong>contact a healthcare provider immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddec Listeria Symptoms to Watch For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnant Women:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fever, muscle aches, and fatigue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listeria can cause pregnancy loss, premature birth, or life-threatening infection in newborns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Others (especially adults over 65 or with weakened immunity):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever, chills, and muscle aches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms usually start <strong>within 2 weeks<\/strong>, but can appear as soon as <strong>the same day<\/strong> or as late as <strong>10 weeks after exposure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde1 Protect Yourself and Your Family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stay informed<\/strong> \u2014 follow recall updates on the <a>FDA Recall Page<\/a> and <a>USDA FSIS Alert Page<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refrigerate smartly<\/strong> \u2014 keep your fridge clean and below 40\u00b0F (4\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reheat thoroughly<\/strong> \u2014 ensure pre-cooked foods are steaming hot before eating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be extra cautious<\/strong> if pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Final Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Listeria outbreak is a serious reminder that <strong>even refrigerated or pre-cooked meals can pose hidden risks.<\/strong> Always check for recalls, practice safe food handling, and when in doubt \u2014 throw it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcf0 Source:<\/strong> U.S. CDC, FDA, and USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Reports<br><strong>By:<\/strong> <em>Yarima.org Food Safety &amp; Wellness Team<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published: September 30, 2025Category: Food Safety | Public HealthSource: Adapted from CDC &amp; FDA reports A nationwide food safety alert has been issued as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigates a Listeria outbreak connected to several brands of pre-cooked and packaged pasta meals. 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