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Business Insider
4 hours ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Meals Sold at Walmart & Kroger Recalled After 3 Deaths
Consumers who shop at Walmart (WMT) and Kroger (KR) will want to check their fridges after one meal caused three deaths, one fetal loss, and 17 people to fall ill. They should be on the lookout for FreshRealm's chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold under the Marketside and Home Chef brands. Confident Investing Starts Here: Included in the recall are: 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. What's Wrong With the Meals? These meals may be contaminated with an outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes. The outbreak has spread across 13 states. It is most likely to affect older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal symptoms. In pregnant women, it can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn. What Does This Mean for Walmart and Kroger? Neither company is likely to be largely affected by the FreshRealm recall. Analysts maintain bullish positions on both of them, with a consensus Strong Buy rating for Walmart and Moderate Buy rating for Kroger. WMT stock offers the better upside potential at 15.37%, compared to 10.73% for KR shares.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Frozen Meals From Kroger, Walmart Recalled After 3 Deaths
A deadly listeria food poisoning outbreak that killed 3 people and led to one pregnancy loss has been linked to several ready-to-eat chicken alfredo meals sold at Kroger and Walmart stores, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The outbreak, which sickened 17 people across 13 states, began last August and impacts products sold under the Marketside and Home Chef brands, both of which are sold nationally at Walmart and Kroger. The following ready-to-eat chicken alfredo products were shipped to Kroger and Walmart retail locations nationwide and are included in the recall: 32.8 oz. Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine (best-by date 06/27/25 or earlier) 12.3 oz. Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine and Broccoli (best-by date 06/26/25 or earlier) 12.5 oz. Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo (best-by date 06/19/25 or earlier) 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, according to the FSIS website. "The outbreak strain of [listeria] was isolated from ill people on dates ranging from August 2024 – May 2025," federal health officials said. "The same outbreak strain was isolated from a routine chicken fettuccine alfredo sample collected by FSIS in a FreshRealm establishment in March 2025." The FSIS warns against consuming the ready-to-eat meals and instead urges customers to throw out or return all recalled products to avoid contracting the disease. Consumers with questions regarding the recall can call FreshRealm's customer service line at 888-244-1562. Additional food safety inquiries can be directed to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or via email at MPHotline@ and for a retail distribution list consumers can visit the FSIS website at Frozen Meals From Kroger, Walmart Recalled After 3 Deaths first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 18, 2025
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken dishes in the US: Alfredo fettuccine sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled
A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people in Illinois, Michigan, and Texas, and led to one pregnancy loss, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores, federal officials announced. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The outbreak, which includes at least 17 people in 13 states, began last July, as per federal health officials. At least 16 people have been hospitalized. What happened? The food company, FreshRealm, voluntarily recalled several varieties of its ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals—sold under Walmart's Marketside brand and Kroger's Home Chef line—following a nationwide Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) confirmed a matching Listeria strain in both sick individuals and a product sample collected during a March 2025 inspection. What products have been recalled? FreshRealm issued a high-priority (Class I) recall covering all relevant pre-packaged chicken Alfredo meals produced before June 17, 2025, carrying USDA establishment numbers P‑50784, P‑47770, or P‑47718. Key product lines recalled include: Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine (32.8 oz) – Best‑by June 27 or earlier Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli (12.3 oz) – Best‑by June 26 or earlier Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo (12.5 oz) – Best‑by June 19 or earlier FreshRealm said that it asked both Walmart and Kroger to remove the products from their shelves and advised their customers to throw them away or return them for a refund. 'FreshRealm remains committed to the highest standards of food safety,' the company said in a statement. Consumers are advised to dispose of any chicken Alfredo meals from Marketside or Home Chef brands with the above establishment numbers and best‑by dates, even if frozen. Consumers can opt for a return for a full refund at Walmart or Kroger. Tracing the contamination: A routine sampling in March 2025 captured the outbreak strain in a production sample—which was destroyed before distribution—but matched those found in ill individuals. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now FSIS investigators also traced the outbreak using purchase records and consumer interviews. Two patients confirmed buying the implicated meals, while others described identical products. However, the specific contamination source (e.g. , raw chicken, sauce, pasta) is still under investigation. What is a listeria outbreak ? A listeria outbreak is a situation where two or more people get sick from eating food contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. This can happen when food is processed, prepared, or stored in unsanitary conditions. Listeria outbreaks are typically identified when multiple individuals experience similar illnesses after consuming the same potentially contaminated food. Listeria can be particularly dangerous for pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can range from mild, like fever and diarrhea, to severe, including meningitis or sepsis, especially in vulnerable populations. Listeria can be transmitted through contaminated food, and outbreaks are often linked to ready-to-eat foods like deli meats, soft cheeses, and smoked seafood. Proper food handling, including cooking to safe temperatures and avoiding high-risk foods, is crucial to prevent listeriosis.
2 days ago
- Health
Ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo products voluntarily recalled due to listeria concerns
Ready-to-eat grilled chicken fettuccine Alfredo products that were sold at Walmart and Kroger have been voluntarily recalled due to possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Tuesday. Food manufacturer FreshRealm's establishments in San Clemente, California; Montezuma, Georgia; and Indianapolis, Indiana, are voluntary recalling the prepared pasta dishes because they "may be adulterated with an outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes," the FSIS stated. The recalled products may be linked to a multistate outbreak of listeria infections across 13 states that has sickened 17 people and resulted in at least three deaths in Illinois, Michigan and Texas as of this week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One "pregnancy associated illness resulted in a fetal loss," the agency said Wednesday. Details of chicken fettuccine Alfredo recall Three products are affected by the recall. According to FreshRealm, the meals were sold nationwide "at Walmart, under the Marketside brand and Kroger, under the Home Chef brand." The affected products include: 32.8-ounce 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 dates of June 27, 2025, or prior. 12.3-ounce 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 dates of June 26, 2025, or prior. 12.5-ounce tray packages containing "HOME CHEF Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with pasta, grilled white meat chicken, and Parmesan cheese," with best-by dates of June 19, 2025, or prior. The products have a USDA mark of inspection on the label, as well as establishment numbers EST. P-50784, EST. P-47770 or EST. P-47718 printed on the side of the packaging, the FSIS said this week. "FreshRealm has notified Walmart and Kroger to remove this meal from their shelves and inventory. Consumers who have purchased the meal should destroy it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund," FreshRealm stated in a press release Wednesday, adding that the company "remains committed to the highest standards of food safety" and is "working closely" with the Food and Drug Administration, FSIS and CDC "to provide full transparency and access throughout the process." The recall does not apply to any other FreshRealm products, the company said. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact FreshRealm customer service at (888) 244-1562. Details of the multistate listeria outbreak The outbreak strain of listeria was identified in samples collected from sick individuals between Aug. 1, 2024, and May 27, 2025. State and local public health officials interviewed 11 people about the foods they consumed in the month before they got sick, and seven reported eating pre-cooked meals, with four stating specifically that they had eaten chicken fettucine Alfredo products. The outbreak strain of listeria was isolated from a routine chicken fettuccine Alfredo sample collected by FSIS in a FreshRealm establishment in March 2025. The agency noted that "the lot of chicken fettuccine alfredo represented by this sample was held during sampling, destroyed, and never entered commerce," and "subsequent investigations at the establishment that produced this product, and into the product ingredients, have not identified the source of contamination." In its press release Wednesday, FreshRealm stated that it "has not received any direct reports of illness associated with the product and has received information on cases from the regulatory agencies, including that four consumers have reported eating the chicken alfredo product." "The recalled product has not been established as a cause of any of these cases," the company said. Of the 17 people sickened by the outbreak strain of listeria, 16 were hospitalized. According to the CDC, the "true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher than the number reported," and the outbreak "may not have been limited to the states with known illnesses ... because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for Listeria." "In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak," the CDC stated. What to know about listeria and its symptoms Listeria is a bacteria that when ingested can cause an infection known as listeriosis, according to the CDC. The condition is most dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, people with weakened immune systems and adults 65 or older, the agency said. For people who are pregnant, being infected by listeria can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth. According to the CDC, an estimated 1,600 people get listeriosis annually in the U.S. and about 260 people die from it.
UPI
2 days ago
- Health
- UPI
Chicken Alfredo sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled over listeria fear
1 of 3 | The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday FreshRealm is recalling chicken Alfredo products that may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes. All products made prior to Tuesday are being recalled by the company. Image from U.S. Department of Agriculture June 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday that FreshRealm is recalling chicken Alfredo products that may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes. All products made before Tuesday are impacted. The products are sold at Kroger and Walmart stores nationwide. The listeria strain found is the same one involved in an outbreak that has killed three people and sickened at least 17 people in 13 states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said in a statement, "As of June 17, 2025, there have been three reported deaths and one fetal loss associated with this outbreak. The outbreak strain of Lm was isolated from ill people on dates ranging from August 2024 to May 2025. "The same outbreak strain was isolated from a routine chicken fettuccine Alfredo sample collected by FSIS in a FreshRealm establishment in March 2025." That lot of products was destroyed. But the USDA said purchase records from two ill people traced chicken Alfredo products to FreshRealm establishments. Two more ill people verbally indicated the purchased the chicken Alfredo products being recalled. According to the USDA, the source of the listeria contamination in the FreshRealm products has not been identified. An investigation is ongoing. The recalled products are labeled "Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo With Fettuccine" in 32.8-ounce and 12.3-ounce packages and "Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo" in a 12.5 ounce package. The recalled products carry the establishment numbers ""EST. P-50784," "EST. P-47770," or "EST. P-47718." The USDA is warning consumers not to eat the recalled products that may still be in some home freezers. Listeriosis causes serious symptoms and can be deadly, especially for older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms may occur and the invasive infection can spread beyond the gastrointestinal tracts.
