Urgent Recall & Health Alert: Listeria Contamination in Ready-to-Eat Pasta – What You Need to Know
Recent recalls and public health alerts have been issued regarding ready-to-eat pasta dishes sold at Albertsons, Trader Joe’s, and Walmart due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This is a serious concern, and understanding the details is crucial to protecting your health and the health of your family.As a food safety expert, I’ll break down everything you need to know, including affected products, potential risks, and what steps you should take.
Albertsons Companies Recall: Store-Made Deli Items
Albertsons companies is voluntarily recalling select store-made deli items containing bowtie pasta supplied by Fresh Creative Foods. This recall stems from a broader ingredient recall linked to potential Listeria contamination.
If you purchased deli pasta salads from Albertsons, Safeway, or affiliated stores, check for the affected products and discard them instantly. You can find more details on the Albertsons website: https://www.albertsonscompanies.com/policies-and-disclosures/product-recalls/product-recalls-details/2025/Albertsons-Companies-Voluntarily-Recalls-Select-Store-Made-Deli-Items-Containing-Bowtie-Pasta-Supplied-by-Fresh-Creative-Foods-Due-to-an-Ingredient-Recall-for-possible-Listeria-monocytogenes-Contamination-/default.aspx. Return the items to the store for a full refund.
Trader Joe’s & Walmart: Public Health Alert
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert on September 25th concerning ready-to-eat meals from Trader Joe’s and Walmart containing precooked pasta. This alert is connected to an ongoing Listeria investigation that began in June.
Here’s what you need to look for:
* Marketside Linguine Wiht Beef Meatballs and Marinara Sauce (Walmart): 12-ounce packages with “Best if Used By” dates between September 22 and October 1, 2025, and establishment numbers “EST. 50784″ or “EST. 47718.”
* Trader Joe’s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo: 12-ounce packages with “Best if Used By” dates 9/20/2025, 9/24/2025, and 9/27/2025, and establishment number “P-45288.”
Currently, FSIS has not specified the states where these affected products were sold. Though, it’s best to check your packages if you’ve purchased either of these items recently.
The Severity of the Situation: A Growing Outbreak
This alert isn’t isolated. The ongoing Listeria investigation linked to Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo has, as of September 26th, been associated with 20 illnesses, 19 hospitalizations, and tragically, 4 deaths. https://www.everydayhealth.com/infectious-diseases/ready-to-eat-meals-sold-at-kroger-and-walmart-tied-to-deaths/ This underscores the seriousness of the contamination and the importance of taking precautions.
if you have these pasta dishes, do not eat them. Discard them immediately or return them to the store where you purchased them
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