Maybe it's the time of year or maybe it's just pure coincidence, but we've been seeing a lot of recalls as of late.

The latest recall involves a popular food item that's sold at Walmart and unfortunately, there have already been deaths linked to the recall.

Popular Pasta Dishes Sold At Walmart Linked To Deadly Bacteria Outbreak

Authorities are investigating as popular pre-cooked pasta meals have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes or as we call it: Listeria.

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According to the CDC, Listeria can cause a variety of problems and symptoms including fever, flu-like symptoms, headache, stiff neck, and even seizures. The CDC says "pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems" have the highest risk of being infected.

The two pasta meals that are affected are sold at Trader Joe's and Walmart according to the CDC:

  • Walmart: 12-oz. clear plastic tray packages labeled "MARKETSIDE LINGUINE WITH BEEF MEATBALLS & MARINARA SAUCE" with "best if used by" dates SEP 22, 2025; SEP 24, 2025; SEP 25, 2025; SEP 29, 2025; SEP 30, 2025; and OCT 01, 2025. The product bears establishment number "EST. 50784" or "EST. 47718" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  • Sold at Trader Joe's: 16-oz. plastic tray packages labeled "TRADER JOE'S CAJUN STYLE BLACKENED CHICKEN BREAST FETTUCINE ALFREDO" with "best if used by" dates 9/20/2025, 9/24/2025, or 9/27/2025 printed on the front label of the packaging. The product bears establishment number "P- 45288" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The Effects Of The Listeria Outbreak

Thankfully, there have been no reported cases here in Montana but the outbreak has already been responsible for twenty cases of people getting sick and according to USA Today, nineteen of those cases resulted in hospitalization and four have died.

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FSIS says that if you have any of these products in your fridge or freezer to throw them out immediately.

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