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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ready-to-eat meals sold at Kroger and Walmart recalled after three deaths from listeria
Ready-to-eat meals sold at Walmart and Kroger supermarkets are being recalled as public health officials investigate a deadly Listeria outbreak. FreshRealm's chicken fettuccine alfredo products are being recalled after the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said they may be 'adulterated' with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes. The outbreak resulted in three deaths, as well as one fetal loss, and injured 17 people across 13 states, officials said Tuesday. The ready-made meals were shipped to Walmart and Kroger locations nationwide from FreshRealm establishments in San Clemente, California, Montezuma, Georgia, and Indianapolis, Indiana, according to the authorities. The recall notice states: '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.' The products impacted include: 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 impacted 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 packaging. The exact source of the contamination has not yet been identified, health officials said. Shoppers who have purchased the recalled products should throw them out or return them. Health officials warn that eating food contaminated with Lm can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women and newborns. '[Health officials are] 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 fettuccine alfredo may be the source of this strain of Lm,' the FSIS said in the recall alert. The investigation into the contamination is ongoing.
San Francisco Chronicle
26-06-2025
- Health
- San Francisco Chronicle
Chicken Alfredo meals recalled after listeria outbreak kills 3, causes one pregnancy loss
A California-based food company is recalling several ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine Alfredo products sold at major retailers, including Walmart and Kroger, after a listeria outbreak that has killed three people and caused the loss of a pregnancy, federal officials said Tuesday. FreshRealm, with facilities in California, Georgia and Indiana, announced a voluntary recall of the heat-and-eat meals after a routine inspection in March detected listeria monocytogenes in a sample. Although that batch was destroyed, the strain matched one found in people sickened across 13 states from August 2024 to May 2025. The recalled products include: 32.8-ounce and 12.3-ounce trays of Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with best-by dates of June 27 and June 26, respectively. 12.5-ounce trays of Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with best-by dates of June 19 or earlier. Each product bears a USDA inspection mark with establishment numbers P-50784, P-47770, or P-47718. The strain of listeria bacteria tied to the outbreak was detected in people who fell ill from August through May, health officials said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is continuing to investigate. Affected individuals should seek medical attention immediately.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak in 13 states, including Virginia
A food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections has been reported by the United States Centers for Disease Control. Seventeen people from 13 states have gotten sick with the same strain of Listeria that has been linked to some FreshRealm chicken fettuccine alfredo meals, according to the CDC. Sixteen people have been hospitalized and three deaths have been reported. One pregnancy associated illness resulted in a fetal loss. The deaths were reported from Illinois, Michigan and Texas. Illnesses started on dates ranging from July 24, 2024 to May 10, 2025. FreshRealm recalled chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals on June 17, 2025. These products were sold at Kroger and Walmart under the Marketside and Home Chef brand names in those stores' refrigerated sections. This does not include frozen meals. Do not eat recalled foods. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them. Clean your refrigerator, containers, and surfaces that may have touched the recalled foods. Listeria can survive in the refrigerator and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces. Call a healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms after eating the recalled foods. Listeriais especially harmful to people aged 65 or older, women who are pregnant, or people with weakened immune systems. This is because Listeriais more likely to spread beyond their gut to other parts of their body, resulting in a severe condition known as invasive listeriosis. For women who are pregnant, Listeriacan cause pregnancy loss, premature birth, or a life-threatening infection in her newborn. For people who are 65 years or older or who have a weakened immune system, Listeriaoften results in hospitalization and sometimes death. Symptoms usually start within two weeks after eating food contaminated with Listeriabut may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after. Pregnant women usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. People who are not pregnant usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures. For more information about Listeria, see the Listeria page at the CDC. More: Staunton man enters plea in case involving dead baby More: VSP: Pedestrian hit by vehicle, killed in Rockingham County This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: CDC warns of Listeria outbreak in 13 states, including Virginia
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Walmart Pulls Three Items After Deadly Food Poisoning Outbreak
Federal health officials revealed that three chicken fettuccine alfredo products sold at Walmart and Kroger are the cause of a deadly food poisoning outbreak. The listeria food poisoning outbreak, which began last August and has now claimed the lives of three people and led to one pregnancy loss, comes from pre-packaged chicken fettucine alfredo products from producer FreshRealm, according to the USDA. In total, at least 17 people in 13 states have been infected. FreshRealm is recalling the products that were made before June 17. The recalled products are as follows: —32.8-ounce trays of Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettucine Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken and Shaved Parmesan Cheese with best-by dates of June 27 or earlier. —12.3-ounce trays of Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettucine Tender Pasta with Creamy Alfredo Sauce, White Meat Chicken, Broccoli and Shaved Parmesan Cheese with best-by dates of June 26 or earlier. —12.5-ounce trays of Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettucine Alfredo with Pasta, Grilled White Meat Chicken and Parmesan Cheese, with best-by dates of June 19 or earlier. Anyone with those products at home are advised to either throw them out or return them to where they were purchased. According to the Mayo Clinic, healthy people rarely get very ill from the bacteria, but listeria is especially dangerous for pregnant women and unborn babies, people over 65 and people with weakened immune systems. Foods such as soft cheeses, deli meats and dairy products that haven't been pasteurized are more likely to be tainted than other foods. Listeria bacteria is capable of surviving refrigeration and freezing. Walmart Pulls Three Items After Deadly Food Poisoning Outbreak first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 18, 2025
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
3 Food Recalls You Need To Know About This Week
It's not every week that we report on contaminated food and faulty appliances that have led to hospitalizations and property damage. Find out why microwaveable chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals, mini fridges, and chocolate-covered almonds are under fire this week. On June 17, FreshRealm recalled its chicken fettuccine Alfredo products after an ongoing investigation revealed that this item is likely linked to an outbreak strain of listeria monocytogenes. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) began exploring this link on March 19, after routine sampling detected the food pathogen. The CDC reports that there have been 17 confirmed cases of listeriosis, but that the number of sick people is likely higher. (People who recover without going to the doctor aren't tested for listeria.) Three people died after eating food contaminated with listeria. The now-recalled ready-to-eat meals were sold nationwide at Kroger and Walmart locations under brand names Marketside and Home Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine and Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine AlfredoDate of Recall: June 17, 2025 Best By Dates: 06/27/25, 06/26/25 and 06/19/25 or prior Plant Code Numbers: P-50784, P-47770, and P-47718 Distribution: NationwideIf you still have the product in your fridge or freezer, toss it immediately or return it to your store for a refund. On June 18, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that AstroAI, the maker of beloved mini fridges sold at Target, Walmart, and online at is recalling about 249,100 mini fridges. The recall follows at least 70 reports of the mini fridges smoking, burning, melting, or catching fire. In two cases, the fires caused more than $360,000 in property damage. The CPSC revealed that the product's electrical switch can short-circuit, which can lead to fires and burns. The mini fridges sold for about $40 on Amazon and between June 2019 and June AstroAI 6-Can Mini Fridge Date of Recall: June 18, 2025 Model Number: LY0204A Serial Number: Nine-digit serial number starts with 'S/N' and one of the following numbers: 19, 20, 21, 2201, 2202, or 2203 Dates Sold: Between June 2019 and June 2022If you have a recalled mini fridge, stop using the appliance immediately and contact AstroAI for a free replacement. Take a picture of the recalled appliance, showing the model and serial number. Send this photo to AstroAI at recall@ or via If you have questions about the recall, contact AstroAI Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT at 877-278-7624. On June 13, Meijer announced a recall of Frederik's Dark Chocolate Almonds across six states. The reason? Due to a packaging and processing mix-up, the packages may also contain dark chocolate-covered cashews, which aren't disclosed on the label. Tree nuts are one of the most common food allergens in the country. Someone with an allergy to cashews could unknowingly eat one and have a serious or life-threatening reaction. As of June 20, Meijer says it hasn't received any reports of illness related to this Frederik's Dark Chocolate Almonds in 12-ounce packages Date of Recall: June 13 Sell By Date: 05/07/2026 or 05/28/2026 UPC Code: 7-08820-68730-1 Distribution: Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin Product: Frederik's Dark Chocolate Almonds in an 8-count multipack Date of Recall: June 13 Sell By Date: 05/05/2026 UPC Code: 7-19283-11923-0 Distribution: Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and WisconsinYou can return these items to Meijer for a refund. If you have any other questions, contact Meijer at 800-543-3704 from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET any day of the week. Read the original article on SIMPLYRECIPES
