The prepared pasta meals Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has ended with 28 sick in 19 states, 27 hospitalizations, and seven deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The meals were made with pasta from Nate’s Fine Foods. Some of the brand names of the meals included Albertsons, Marketside, Trader Joe’s, Home Chef, … Read more
These are the top 10 foodborne illness outbreaks of 2025. It was a busy year, with illnesses caused by everything from frozen foods to cucumbers. But eggs were the biggest culprit in 2025, causing three of the 10 outbreaks and sickening at least 302 people. Salmonella caused six of the 10 outbreaks. Some of these … Read more
Our top 10 list of 2025 outbreaks continues with number 7: the deadly FreshRealm Listeria monocytogenes outbreak that has sickened at least 27 people in 18 states and killed 6. This outbreak investigation has not been updated since October 30, 2025. The case count by state is: California (3), Hawaii (2), Florida (1), Illinois (1), … Read more
The FreshRealm fettuccine Listeria outbreak has now sickened 27 patents and hospitalized 25, and six people are dead. That’s an increase of seven more patients, six new hospitalizations, two new deaths, and three new states since the last update was issued on September 26, 2025. The outbreak was announced on June 18, 2025. The case … Read more
These are the products related to the deadly FreshRealm Listeria outbreak investigation that have been recalled. There have been many recalls linked to FreshRealm sourced products, and some are not related to this outbreak, which is confusing. It’s alleged that Nate’s Fine Foods provided the pasta contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria that is the common … Read more
Blue Apron and Marley Spoon Meals are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The issue is the meals were made with riced cauliflower that may be contaminated with the pathogen. These products are not related to any ongoing outbreak investigations, including the deadly FreshRealm Listeria outbreak allegedly linked to Nate’s Fine Foods pasta. No … Read more
Hello Fresh Ready Made Meals with spinach are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The problem is the spinach used in these products tested positive for the pathogen. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is FreshRealm of Indianapolis, Indiana. … Read more
The deadly FreshRealm chicken fettuccine Alfredo outbreak has grown to include three new illnesses, three new hospitalizations, and one more death, according to the CDC. In addition, there are two new states involved in the outbreak: California and Utah. And two recalls have been issued in relation to this outbreak. The case count by state … Read more
A public health alert has been issued by the USDA for Marketside Linguine With Meatballs and [UPDATED] Trader Joe’s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This alert was issued as part of the ongoing investigation into the deadly Listeria outbreak linked to FreshRealm chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals. The pasta … Read more
There is a new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak on the FDA Core Outbreak Investigation Table. There are 10 outbreaks on the Table; six of these are unsolved. For the new Listeria outbreak, there are 25 people sick. The FDA has not yet conducted traceback, initiated an inspection, or sampled product. For the first outbreak of Salmonella … Read more