Ready-to-eat meals sold at Walmart and Kroger recalled after multiple deaths

(WJW) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a nationwide recall on some ready-to-eat meals sold at Walmart and Kroger stores as public health officials investigate a deadly Listeria outbreak.
According to the FSIS, as of June 17, 2025, the outbreak has resulted in three reported deaths and one fetal loss, as well as 17 ill people in 13 states.
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As a result, the FSIS said, FreshRealm establishments in San Clemente, Calif., Montezuma, Ga., and Indianapolis, Ind., are recalling chicken fettuccine alfredo products that may be 'adulterated' with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm.)
'Out of an abundance of caution, the company is voluntarily recalling all products produced prior to June 17, 2025, that are available in commerce under the following brand names,' states the recall notice.
Here's what to look for:
32.8-oz. tray packages containing 'MARKETSIDE GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken and Shaved Parmesan Cheese' with best-by date 06/27/25 or prior.
12.3 oz. tray packages containing 'MARKETSIDE GRILLED CHICKEN ALFREDO WITH FETTUCCINE Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Broccoli and Shaved Parmesan Cheese' with best-by date 06/26/25 or prior.
12.5 oz. tray packages containing 'HOME CHEF Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with pasta, grilled white meat chicken, and Parmesan cheese' with best-by date 06/19/25 or prior.
The products bear the USDA mark of inspection on the product label as well as establishment numbers 'EST. P-50784,' 'EST. P-47770,' or 'EST. P-47718' printed on the side of the packaging.
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Here's a look at the product labels, provided by FSIS:
According to FSIS, the exact source of contamination has not yet been identified. The investigation is ongoing.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned.
Health officials warn that Lm can cause listeriosis, which is described as a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns.
'FSIS is sharing what is currently known regarding products associated with the outbreak as the agency continues to work with public health partners to identify whether a specific ingredient in the chicken fettucine alfredo may be the source of this strain of Lm,' reads the recall alert.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the risk and symptoms of Lm.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the recalled ready-to-eat meals and the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes under investigation.
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