As of September 29, 2025, a significant listeria outbreak has led to the recall of various ready-to-eat meals sold at Walmart, Trader Joe's, and Kroger. The affected products include:
* **Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce** (sold at Walmart)
* **Trader Joe’s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo**
These meals, produced by FreshRealm, contain pre-cooked pasta that has tested positive for *Listeria monocytogenes*. As of the latest reports, the outbreak has resulted in 20 reported cases across 15 states, with 19 hospitalizations and 4 deaths. One of the cases involved a pregnant individual, leading to fetal loss ([Health][1]).
### 🛑 What You Should Do
* **Check your freezer**: If you have purchased these products, do not consume them.
* **Dispose of or return the items**: Follow the recall instructions provided by the retailer.
* **Clean your refrigerator and any surfaces**: Thoroughly clean areas that may have come into contact with the recalled products to prevent cross-contamination.
* **Monitor for symptoms**: Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, nausea, muscle aches, and diarrhea. Seek medical attention if you experience these symptoms, especially if you are pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised ([EatingWell][2]).
For more detailed information and updates, you can visit Walmart's official recall page: ([Walmart Corporate News and Information][3]).
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