Walmart and Trader Joe’s Recall Ready-to-Eat Meals After 19 Hospitalizations

Shoppers across the U.S. are being urged to check their fridges and freezers after Walmart and Trader Joe’s recalled ready-to-eat meals linked to a Listeria outbreak that has hospitalized 19 people and caused four deaths.

Products Affected

The recall covers two ready-to-eat pasta meals:

Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce.

• It was sold at Walmart in 12-ounce plastic trays, with best-by dates from September 22 to October 1, 2025.
• USDA establishment numbers are EST. 50784 or EST. 47718.

Trader Joe’s Cajun-Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo.

• It was sold in 16-ounce plastic packages, with best-by dates of September 20, 24, or 27, 2025.
• The establishment number is P-45288.

Listeria Monocytogenes

The cooked pasta used in these meals may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Investigations are ongoing to determine whether these strains are connected to a previous recall of chicken Alfredo meals.

Public Health Investigation

The CDC has linked 20 cases to the broader Listeria outbreak, including 19 hospitalizations and four deaths.

Listeriosis can be especially severe for adults over 65, pregnant individuals, or those with compromised immune systems.

Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, typically lasting up to three days. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek medical attention promptly.

Previous Recalls

Earlier this year, a recall targeted chicken Alfredo meals sold at Kroger and Walmart with expiration dates up to June 27, 2025.

Consumers are now advised to double-check freezers for these items:

• Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine, 32.8-ounce tray (best-by 06/27/25 or prior)
• Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine and Broccoli, 12.3-ounce tray (best-by 06/26/25 or prior)
• Home Chef Heat & Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, 12.5-ounce tray (best-by 06/19/25 or prior)

All packages feature the USDA mark of inspection and establishment numbers EST. P-50784, EST. P-47770, or EST. P-47718.

Safety Precautions for Consumers

Shoppers with any of these meals are urged to dispose of them or return them to their point of purchase.

Additionally, clean any surfaces in contact with the recalled products, including counters, refrigerators, and freezers, to prevent cross-contamination.

How to Stay Updated

Consumers should regularly check the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service website and their local news outlets for updates on recalls and potential new cases related to Listeria in food products.

This article is made and published by Camilla Jessen, which may have used AI in the preparation