CDC Expands Listeria Outbreak to More Prepared Meals

January 30, 2026 Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor Health

Hear’s a breakdown of teh information from the provided text, focusing on the food safety alert:

Main Alert:

* The CDC has updated and expanded a food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections.
* Link to the alert: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/chicken-fettuccine-alfredo-06-25/index.html

Key Updates (as of this alert):

* Increased Cases: Three additional illnesses and one additional death have been reported.
* Expanded Recall: FreshRealm held beef meatball marinara linguine meals due to Listeria contamination matching the outbreak strain.
* Pasta Contamination: The pasta used in the beef meatball marinara linguine meals also tested positive for Listeria, but further investigation is needed to confirm if it’s the same strain.
* Additional Hold: On Sept 25, 2025, FreshRealm held linguini pasta used in certain meal products.

Where to Find More Information:

* USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Public Health Alert: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-meals-containing-pasta-may-be-contaminated

What You Shoudl Do:

* Do not eat any of the affected foods.
* A link is provided to CDC resources on how to clean your refrigerator. (https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/communication-resources/clean-refrigerator-steps.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/commu)

critically important Note: The dates mentioned in the text (June 17, 2025, Sept 25, 2025) appear to be in the future as of today, October 26, 2023.this suggests the text is a preview or draft of information that will be released later.